2010-11 Annual Report Department of Planning and Community Development Published by the Victorian Government Department of Planning and Community Development 1 Spring Street Melbourne Victoria 3000 Telephone (03) 9208 3799

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Secretary’s foreword 1

Highlights 2010-11 3

Section 1 – About the Department 7

Who we are 7 Ministers 9 Executive team 10 Organisational chart 11 Whole-of-government priorities: DPCD contributions 13 Equity and diversity 17

Section 2 – Output performance 19 Changes to output structure 19 Planning communities for growth and change 20 Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion 29 Investing in community capacity and infrastructure 36

Section 3 – Financial statements 43

Section 4 – Appendices 163

Contacts 194

Disclosure index 195 Secretary’s foreword

This has been an exciting year for the Department of Planning and Community Development. Machinery-of-government changes following the election of the Liberal National Coalition Government in late 2010 have provided us with a stronger role in regional Victoria. This sits alongside our continuing support for the efficient delivery and ongoing reform of the planning system, strategic metropolitan and regional planning and community development, including supporting Indigenous Victorians and veterans.

This annual report outlines the progress the The Department has moved quickly to deliver Department has already made in addressing the on the Government’s priorities and election Government’s priorities. It also recognises the commitments. We have established the Regional ongoing work across our portfolios. Growth Fund including new legislation, a policy framework, and funding guidelines. The fund will The Department continues to operate in a challenging strengthen the contribution that regional cities environment. Victoria is experiencing rapid population and communities make to the future growth and growth bringing change to many communities. At the prosperity of Victoria. This will be further advanced by same time we are still dealing with the consequences the Department’s work developing Regional Strategic of natural disasters. Plans over the past 12 months which will form an All of our Ministerial portfolios contribute to planning effective base for the development of Regional communities that are great places to live. This Growth Plans in each region. This work provides a includes the new portfolio of Regional Cities which framework for communities to set their own strategic is an exciting opportunity to address the needs of priorities in partnership with government and industry. Victoria’s important regional centres in innovative and The Department has commenced work on the sustainable ways. Government’s new Metropolitan Planning Strategy, Linking across the Department’s areas of responsibility including the audits identified by government as are three predominant themes. In urban planning necessary inputs to inform the strategy. These and design we are working together to plan well- include audits into metropolitan liveability, designed communities that accommodate growth, government-owned land, green wedge land use, foster employment opportunities, ensure affordability population and coastal strategies and registers of of housing and create sustainable living environments. significant public land and infrastructure development. By strengthening Victoria’s regions we are supporting The Metropolitan Planning Strategy will be a key regional Victoria to play a greater economic role as well mechanism for government to address population as increasing its share of projected population growth. growth, housing affordability and capacity, and will Through community development and investment include a comprehensive process of community and in sport and recreation activities we are making sure stakeholder consultation. Victorian communities are supported by effective and integrated governance models, timely and appropriate infrastructure provision, strong levels of participation and strong community organisations.

1 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 The Department has undertaken key planning This has been a year of change. A number of reforms over the past 12 months and will now embark organisational units previously under the DPCD on further streamlining to provide greater certainty umbrella have been transferred to other departments. in the operation of the statutory planning system. The Offices for Youth, Disability and Women’s Policy We have moved quickly to prepare legislation to transferred to the Department of Human Services establish the new Urban Renewal Authority. (DHS) and the Office of Senior Victorians moved across to the Department of Health. Staff involved We deliver a range of community development in community renewal have transferred across to programs including grants that enable local DHS and Adult, Community and Further Education communities to plan and build the community has moved to the Department of Education and Early infrastructure they need. The importance of Childhood Development. I thank the committed staff volunteering across the state has been further in each of these units for the high quality of their enhanced this year by the launch of our innovative work while in DPCD and the very real outcomes they online Volunteering Portal. In addition, the Department produced for population groups and communities. oversees a number of major capital works designed to deliver long-term benefits to Victorians including I would also like to thank our many partners for their major upgrades to the Melbourne and Olympic Parks work over the past year and also our Ministers, both and construction of a new State Athletics Centre. past and present, for their support of the Department.

We have implemented reforms to the planning Accountable Officer’s Declaration and building systems following the 2009 Victorian bushfires including the early adoption of a national In accordance with the Financial Management Act standard for bushfire construction and the 1994, I present the Report of Operations for the development of a performance standard for private Department of Planning and Community Development bushfire shelters (which has subsequently been for the year ending 30 June 2011. adopted nationally). We have also introduced design and construction requirements for government- funded non-residential buildings when no Australian standard was available. In conjunction with other departments we have been actively engaged with, or working with, communities to rebuild following the floods experienced in late 2010 and early 2011.

DPCD continues to support Indigenous Victorians and the legacy of Victorian veterans. The past year has seen the release of the Victorian Indigenous Affairs Framework 2010-13, continued collection of Yehudi Blacher veteran stories and support for the preservation of Secretary war memorials. 12 August 2011

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 2 Highlights 2010 - 11

July 2010 • The 2010-13 Victorian Indigenous Affairs Framework was released and provides a structure for reviewing • The Urban Growth Boundary expansion, vital for the way we engage with and address the needs of Melbourne’s future housing affordability, was passed Aboriginal people in Victoria. by Parliament. • A further $10 million of funding towards the • The Victorian Code of Conduct for Community Frankston Pool was announced on top of the Sport came into effect to ensure all Victorians $2.5 million provided through the 2007-08 can participate in sport which is safe, welcoming Community Facility Funding Program. and inclusive. • The Premier’s Spirit of ANZAC Competition for high • Regional Strategic Plans were launched to help school students attracted 174 entries, a 20 per cent Victoria’s regional communities thrive in the face increase on the previous year. of change. • Infrastructure funding of $1 million was provided September 2010 to Wannon Water to upgrade the Camperdown • Stockmans Bridge, a new western entrance to Industrial Waste Water Treatment Plant, to central Dandenong, opened improving bicycle, benefit both the Corangamite Shire sale yards in pedestrian and vehicle access. Camperdown and Aussie Farmers Direct. • Sixteen students graduated from the pilot course • The Melbourne Rebels super rugby facilities at of Australia’s first Certificate IV in Aboriginal Cultural Visy Park received a $1.5 million funding boost to Heritage Management, developed in a partnership help build new office and administration facilities, with La Trobe University. a gymnasium and locker rooms. • Victoria’s Volunteering Portal stage 2, and phase 2 • The $22.8 million phase 3 of the Transport of the “I can do that” volunteering awareness and Connections program started, helping to improve recruitment campaign, were launched. local transport and access to services for transport • The City of Greater Geelong’s $32 million Leisurelink disadvantaged communities. Aquatic and Recreation Centre was officially opened. August 2010 Its construction was boosted with a $2 million investment from the Community Facility Funding • The Building Amendment (Bushfire Safety) program. Regulations 2010 were developed to ensure • More than 300 people from not-for-profit community water supply for fire fighting purposes and access organisations, local and state government discussed for emergency vehicles in wildfire management current issues and new ideas at the Office for the overlay areas. Community Sector’s Think Innovation Summit. • Trainshed Way, the extension of Bayley Street in • $1.5 million in funding was announced to redevelop central Geelong, was completed. The new street Frankston Oval, complementing the new grandstand will form part of a revitalised train station precinct built after the old one burned down in 2008. development. • A Common Funding Agreement was announced to • The Bendigo Chinese Precinct project was help reduce the administrative burden on not-for- completed with support of a $1.6 million profit community organisations that deliver State infrastructure grant from Regional Development Government-funded services and projects. Victoria (RDV).

3 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 October 2010 November 2010 • Fifteen Heritage Grants totalling $1.2 million were • The new five-year plan (2010-2015) for the Lake announced, along with support for local government Tyers Aboriginal community was completed, building heritage studies and heritage advisors. on work of 18 local students from the community. • The Victorian Bushfire Business Investment Fund • The 2010 JBWere Masters golf tournament, projects were announced, to encourage private featuring former world number one Tiger Woods, sector investment and job creation in areas affected was held in Melbourne. by the bushfires. • The Youth Parliament was held in Melbourne, • The Aboriginal Inclusion Framework was released including a delegation from Timor-Leste’s to embed within the processes of government Secretariat of State for Youth and Sports. inclusive, consistent and accessible services to Aboriginal people. December 2010 • The Premier signed the Overarching Bilateral • Machinery-of-government changes were announced Indigenous Plan between Victorian and including the transfer of Regional Development Commonwealth Governments, aimed at closing Victoria to DPCD. The Offices for Disability, Senior gaps in life expectancy, child mortality, employment Victorians, Women’s Policy and Youth, as well as, and education between Indigenous and non- Adult, Community and Further Education were Indigenous Australians. transferred to other departments. • Social Procurement - A Guide for Victorian Local • The Loddon Mallee Regionally Significant Government was released to help councils achieve Trails Strategy was endorsed by the Regional positive social outcomes through their procurement. Management Forum, bringing together the • The 2010 International Cycling Union Road World region’s local governments and State Government Championships were hosted in Geelong and departments to develop a series of linked tracks and Melbourne attracting 545 cyclists from 53 countries trails for community and tourism purposes. and almost 300,000 spectators across five days • $500,000 in funding was announced towards of competition. establishing the Regional Hockey Centre at Pedrina Park in Hamilton.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 4 Highlights 2010 - 11

January 2011 • Heritage Victoria’s artefact collection went online in partnership with Museum Victoria. • The establishment of the Fire Recovery Unit, which • The Peri-Urban Planning Unit was established to will oversee the rebuilding and recovery effort after assist councils in managing change and growth the planned wind-up of the Victorian Bushfire issues. Reconstruction and Recovery Authority, was announced. • $12 million in infrastructure funding was provided to support higher education opportunities in regional • The Emergency Volunteer Registration System was Victoria, including the University of Ballarat Student deployed through Victoria’s Volunteering Portal in Accommodation project and the Deakin University response to the January flood crisis. Regional Community Health Hub project. • The $4 million Floods Community Recovery Fund • Wayaperri, one of the Victorian Government’s key was announced to provide support for flood-affected Aboriginal economic development initiatives to communities. support leadership and mentoring programs, • DPCD invested $3.8 million in the Doncaster Hill was launched. Civic Precinct Community Hub development. • The Mildura Riverfront Development was declared • The $5 million Local Government Clean Up Fund a project of state significance. was announced to assist municipalities impacted • Work commenced on the Eastern Plaza at by floods and storms between January and Melbourne Park, part of the $363 million first stage March 2011. of the Melbourne Park redevelopment project. February 2011 • The Closing the Gap Statement of Intent was signed, a review of the Victorian Indigenous Framework was • $2.395 million in funding was announced for announced as well as the requirement that all State Australian Paper to implement major water Government departments develop Departmental and energy reforms at its Maryvale mill in the Action Plans. Latrobe Valley. • Richmond Football Club moved into their new • A Victorian Regional Governance Framework was facilities with the assistance of a $4.5 million grant agreed between the State and Commonwealth to the Punt Road Oval Development. Governments. • The Shrine of Remembrance’s legislative • The Premier endorsed the revised Council framework was modernised through the passage of Australian Governments (COAG) National of an amendment bill through Parliament. Indigenous Reform Agreement.

• $1.26 million in funding was announced to employ April 2011 19 flood recovery officers to help affected local • Stage 1 of the Larissa Avenue Lake to Creek Link governments manage the impact of the floods and project in the Ringwood Activities Area was officially coordinate the recovery process. completed. March 2011 • DPCD took over management of the Rebuilding Advisory Services from the Victorian Bushfire • The Housing Affordability Unit was established to Reconstruction and Recovery Authority. provide whole-of-government advice on policy, • The Latrobe Valley Advantage Fund was launched legislative and procedural reform to make housing to support new investment to create sustainable job more affordable. opportunities in the Gippsland region.

5 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 • The Taylors Hill Youth and Community Centre in June 2011 the Shire of Melton, one of the nation’s fastest growing municipalities, received $1 million funding • Legislation was passed to establish Urban Renewal towards building the integrated youth, community Authority Victoria, which will manage the transition and sports centre. of strategic and large scale urban renewal sites to residential and mixed use developments. • The Engineering Design and Construction Manual for Subdivision in Growth Areas was released to provide • The new forecourts at Footscray Station were greater certainty and consistency around providing completed, complementing the new footbridge infrastructure for new developments. and providing improved pedestrian flow and access to platforms. • A $25 million commitment was made to upgrade Geelong’s Skilled Stadium to a 34,500 seat stadium • The Communicating Data with Colour Guide was including the new Doug Wade Stand and Community published online to ensure that visual data created and Wellness Centre. by, or for, DPCD are legible for people with colour blindness. • A $50,000 funding boost towards staging the 2012 Australian Masters Athletics Championships in • The iPhone app, PlanningVIC: Planning Property Melbourne was announced. Report and the Planning Scheme Histories Online Service were launched to improve access to the May 2011 state’s planning schemes. • Minimum building and plumbing standards for • The Victorian Planning Systems Ministerial Advisory improved energy efficiency and access for people Committee was established. with disabilities were updated through legislative • The Regional Growth Fund Act 2011 came amendments. into operation. • Heritage Victoria archaeologists assisted in recovering • The Godfrey Hirst Stormwater Harvesting and a time capsule in Ballarat which had been buried to Effluent Treatment, supported by RDV, won the top mark the fatal Burke and Wills expedition in 1860. honour at the Premier’s Sustainability Awards. • The Victorian Business Flood Recovery Fund and the • Construction started on the Wimmera Intermodal Flood Recovery Community Infrastructure Fund were Freight Terminal and Iluka Rail Infrastructure projects. announced. Infrastructure funding of $9.6 million was provided • Nominations to the Victorian Indigenous Honour Roll, towards a total $25.7 million investment. Australia’s first, were opened by the Premier, who • The Victorian Government Indigenous Affairs Report made the first two nominations of Pastor Sir Doug 2009-10, which outlines whole-of-government Nichols and William Barak. work to improve the lives of Aboriginal Victorians, • $2 million in funding was announced for the was tabled in Parliament, fulfilling a commitment Morshead Park development in Ballarat. A new to continue whole-of-government reporting on pavilion will be built and used by the Ballarat Aboriginal affairs. Academy of Soccer and the Ballarat Red Devils. • $4.6 million was delivered through the Community • A $20,000 boost for hockey was announced through Infrastructure for Bushfire-affected Communities Fund the Significant Sporting Events Program, with Sale to support organisations and Local Government to host the 2011 Australian Open Indoor National Authorities to build capacity and provide infrastructure. Championships in December 2011. • Phase 2 of the 2011 Country Action Grant Scheme and Victalent funding was announced, with a $175,000 funding boost for 136 local sport and recreation initiatives.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 6 SectiOn 1 • About the Department

Who we are

Following the State Election in November 2010, The Department of Planning and the incoming government announced changes to Community Development (DPCD) the structure of portfolios and organisational units within the Department of Planning and Community maintains a central role in managing Development (DPCD). Victoria’s growth and development and building stronger communities. As a result of these changes, Regional Development Victoria was transferred into the Department from the It achieves this by developing long-term plans for former Department of Innovation Industry and Regional Victoria’s regions and cities, investing in infrastructure Development, now the Department of Business and and services, and supporting the development of local Innovation (DBI), as was the integrated transport communities. The Department also provides research, planning function of the Department of Transport (DOT). policy and planning advice, and administers legislation and regulations. The Offices for Youth, Disability and Women’s Policy were transferred from DPCD to the Department of DPCD is committed to engaging communities Human Services (DHS), the Office of Senior Victorians and businesses to plan for the future. It facilitates transferred to the Department of Health and Adult, partnerships across Victoria’s government, business and Community and Further Education transferred and community sectors and coordinates whole-of- to the Department of Education and Early Childhood government responses to a broad range of economic, Development (DEECD). Community development social and environmental issues at a local, regional and programs to address disadvantage were also state-wide level. transferred to DHS and the administration of the The Department is structured around six organisational Community Support Fund was transferred to the groups that work together to support its Ministers Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF). and deliver the Victorian Government’s priorities. The The structural changes are summarised in the Aboriginal Affairs Taskforce and the Local Government following table: Investigations and Compliance Inspectorate are also located in the Department. Transferred Organisational Unit to/from DPCD’s regional teams lead the Department’s programs Regional Development Victoria from DBI in their local area. They play a critical role in ensuring the Department is accessible and flexible in its response to Integrated Transport Planning from DOT the different land use, planning, economic and social Adult, Community and Further Education to DEECD development needs of communities across Victoria. Office of Senior Victorians to DH The Department also works with the Departments of Office of Women’s Policy to DHS Business and Innovation and Premier and Cabinet to Office for Disability to DHS deliver their regional activities under DPCD’s regional Office for Youth to DHS model. These departments administer programs of relevance to regional Victoria and require a regional Community development programs to DHS to address disadvantage presence and strong collaboration with DPCD. Administration of the to DTF In addition, DPCD also works in conjunction with Community Support Fund separate and independent statutory bodies, regional development associations, Ministerial advisory committees and administrative offices. These organisations and committees are important partners Please refer to the detailed organisational chart on in policy development, industry regulation and service pages 11-12. delivery and are essential to the achievement of the Department’s goals and outcomes.

7 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Our goal:

Planning communities that are great places to live.

Our directions:

DPCD’s four directions articulate how the Department will achieve its goal and reflect work undertaken across all DPCD portfolios:

1. Integrated planning and investment – working with government departments, local government, business and communities to integrate planning, infrastructure development and services.

2. Vibrant and self-reliant communities – partnering with local governments, business and community organisations to build leadership and civic opportunities that meet community needs.

3. Efficient and effective regulation – developing and maintaining a regulatory system that minimises red tape and costs to business while protecting rights, heritage and the environment.

4. Strong organisational performance – actively demonstrating collaboration and innovation across the Department, and building a culture that enables the delivery of high quality and responsive projects, programs and services.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 8 Ministers

Left to right, top to bottom

Peter Ryan Deputy Premier Minister for Regional and Rural Development (Lead DPCD Minister) Hugh Delahunty Minister for Sport and Recreation Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matthew Guy Minister for Planning Denis Napthine Minister for Regional Cities Jeanette Powell Minister for Local Government Minister for Aboriginal Affairs DPCD provides advice and support to the Victorian Government through the above-mentioned Ministers as well as the following Parliamentary Secretaries:

Damian Drum Parliamentary Secretary for Regional and Rural Development David Morris Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government

9 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Executive team

Left to right, top to bottom

Yehudi Blacher Secretary Xavier Csar Acting Deputy Secretary, Regional Development Victoria Prue Digby Deputy Secretary, Planning and Local Government Terry Healy Deputy Secretary, Strategic Policy and Executive Services Peter Hertan Deputy Secretary, Sport and Recreation Victoria and Veterans’ Affairs Louise Hill Deputy Secretary, Corporate Services Sue Jaquinot Deputy Secretary, Community Development and Regional Delivery Jennifer Samms Executive Director, Aboriginal Affairs Taskforce

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 10 Yehudi Blacher Organisational chart Secretary

Prue Digby Peter Hertan Xavier Csar Deputy Secretary Deputy Secretary Acting Deputy Secretary Acting Chief Executive Officer

Planning and Sport and Regional Local Government Recreation Victoria Development Veterans’ Affairs Victoria

Heritage Victoria • Community Sport • Infrastructure • Operations and Recreation • Policy and Planning • Strategy and Policy • Major Projects and Events • Delivery Local Government Victoria • Veterans’ Unit • Governance and Funding Programs • Sector Development Planning Policy and Reform • Housing and Building Policy

Planning Panels Victoria • Planning Policy

Groups • Statutory Planning Systems Reform State Planning Services and Urban Development • Government Land Monitor • State Planning Services • Urban Development

• Architects Registration • Heritage Council • Melbourne and Olympic • Regional Policy Board of Victoria • Ministerial Advisory Parks Trust Advisory Committee2 • Architects Registration Council on Public • Melbourne Cricket Ground Board of Victoria Libraries Trust Tribunals Panel • Planning Panels • Professional Boxing and • Building Advisory Victoria Combat Sports Board Council • Plumbing Industry • Shrine of Remembrance • Building Appeals Advisory Council Trustees Board • Plumbing Industry • Sport and Recreation • Building Commission Commission Camps Committee of • Building Practitioners • Victoria Grants Management Inc. Board Commission • State Netball Hockey • Building Regulations • Victorian Planning Centre Advisory Advisory Committee System Ministerial Public Bodies Committee • Growth Areas Advisory Committee Authority • Victorian Urban • State Sports Centres Trust • Growth Areas Development • Victorian Institute of Sport Infrastructure Authority (VicUrban)1 • Victorian Veterans’ Council Contribution Hardship • World Heritage • Yarra Park Advisory Relief Board Management Plan Committee Steering Committee

11 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Jennifer Samms Executive Director Aboriginal Affairs Taskforce

David Wolf Chief Municipal Inspector Local Government Investigations and Compliance Inspectorate

Sue Jaquinot Terry Healy Louise Hill Deputy Secretary Deputy Secretary Deputy Secretary

Community Development Strategic Policy Corporate Services and Regional Delivery and Executive Services

• Community • Aboriginal Affairs • Cabinet and Parliamentary • Corporate Development Victoria Services Communications • Community • Freedom of Information • Corporate Finance Investment • General Legal Counsel • Corporate Operations • Office for the • Planning Coordination and Technology Community Sector • Policy and Strategy • Corporate Strategy Groups Regional Services • Spatial Analysis and • Organisational Leadership • Barwon South West Research • People and Culture • Gippsland • State Strategy • Grampians • Hume • Loddon Mallee • Metropolitan Melbourne

• Premier’s Aboriginal Advisory Council • Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council

1 Subject to Parliamentary approval, VicUrban and

its corresponding legislation will be replaced by the Public Bodies Urban Renewal Authority Victoria.

2 This entity replaced the Regional Development Advisory Committee on 1 June 2011 with the introduction of the Regional Growth Fund Legislation.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 12 Whole-of-government priorities: DPCD contributions

DPCD’s central role in managing In 2010-11 DPCD delivered a number of initiatives Victoria’s growth and development, to support flood recovery including: and building stronger communities sees • $5 million Local Government Clean Up Fund to the Department working in cooperation assist flood-affected councils with clean up costs, with other government departments and waste disposal and emergency services agencies on a broad range of issues. • $4 million joint Commonwealth and State Government Floods Community Recovery Fund These include responses to major events, such as to provide payments to community groups for the heavy rains and flooding that caused extensive recovery activities and community asset repairs damage to many parts of Victoria in 2010-11 and • $5 million to help restore community infrastructure ongoing challenges, such as reducing the inequalities with councils and community organisations experienced by Victoria’s Indigenous communities. • $1.26 million to employ flood recovery officers Emergency response in flood-affected councils. DPCD will continue to support recovery activities in Flood response and recovery 2011-12 through $30 million in funding to help repair DPCD is contributing to ongoing whole-of- or rebuild flood-impacted community assets and government efforts to assist Victoria’s flood-affected $10 million to support regional companies in flood- towns and communities. affected areas which demonstrate strong business growth or investment potential. At the height of the Victorian floods, Regional Development Victoria (RDV) was responsible Bushfire recovery for sourcing and distributing information across During 2010-11 DPCD continued to assist government on a daily basis on the changing communities impacted by the devastating bushfires impact on regional towns and communities. in February 2009, working closely with the Victorian More recently RDV and the Department have Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority played a critical role in the operation of the (VBRRA) and other Government agencies. Secretaries’ Flood Recovery Group.

13 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Thirty-one projects under the Victorian Bushfire The initiative also includes the Latrobe Valley Business Investment Fund were announced in Advantage Fund, established to address the initial October 2010. The initiative, delivered in partnership needs of workers and communities impacted by with the Department of Business and Innovation, the planned introduction of a national carbon pricing aims to help generate business investments and scheme, including funding for projects that leverage create jobs in fire-affected areas. new employment and investment in the Latrobe Valley.

Scoping and planning also began for a new hotel and DPCD is working to develop the roadmap with Skills conference facility at Marysville. The next phase of Victoria and the Department of Primary Industries the project will include a market campaign and tender on behalf of the Minister for Regional and Rural process in 2011-12. Development, the Minister for Higher Education and Skills and the Minister for Energy and Resources. DPCD took over management of the Rebuilding Advisory Service from VBRRA on 1 April 2011. Five Regional planning building advisors provide information and assist on Regional Strategic Plans provide a framework for all aspects of rebuilding homes destroyed by the communities to set their own priorities and work in 2009 bushfires. The advisors are based in community partnership with industry and governments to deliver centres at Marysville and Kinglake and provide a initiatives and projects. They identify strategies and mobile service to other locations as required. priorities for industry and business development, DPCD’s work in bushfire recovery will continue in transport, community services, health, education, 2011-12. From 1 July 2011, the Fire Recovery Unit tourism, land use planning and improving the amenity established within Regional Development Victoria of towns. (RDV) will provide continuity of support and oversight Eight regional and subregional strategic plans were for the reconstruction and recovery effort following the developed by communities across the five non- closure of the VBRRA on 30 June 2011. metropolitan regions of Victoria in the second half of 2010: Geelong, Great South Coast, Gippsland, Regional and country Victoria Central Highlands, Wimmera Southern Mallee, Hume, Loddon Mallee North and Loddon Mallee Latrobe Valley Industry and South. Each plan has been formally endorsed by key Employment Roadmap partners including local government and Regional Development Australia Committees. The Latrobe Valley Industry and Employment Roadmap is a long-term plan for future industry RDV contributes to the process by providing advice and employment development in the Latrobe Valley and leadership, strengthening collaboration in currently being developed. implementing regional priorities and ongoing regional development and offering support in leveraging The roadmap aims to: Federal Government opportunities for investment. • identify the challenges and opportunities facing the Regional Growth Plans are a separate, but linked, Latrobe Valley’s economy and labour market initiative which will detail a broad strategic land use • provide an evidence base for further investment plan for each region, with more detailed growth area in regional industry development and employment frameworks for key urban growth centres. Eight of growth the plans will be developed during the next two • identify agreed investment priorities to support years in partnership with local councils and other industry growth regional stakeholders. • establish a process to support coordinated regional infrastructure planning between State Government and regional stakeholders.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 14 Regional Growth Plans will provide the comprehensive Supporting local communities land use planning needed in the major regional cities and other growth centres. They will identify Indigenous Victorians key regional environmental, economic and cultural resources to be preserved, maintained or developed, DPCD works with many Victorian Government and provide land use direction for accommodating agencies to ensure a coordinated and focused urban growth. This includes land for residential and approach to addressing Aboriginal affairs and the employment needs and industrial, commercial, inequalities experienced by Indigenous Victorians – agricultural and rural activities. especially those relating to early childhood, education, economic development, family violence and justice, Parliamentary Inquiry into the Extent land justice, Indigenous capacity, and employment. and Nature of Disadvantage and The Aboriginal Affairs Taskforce in DPCD facilitates Inequity in Rural and Regional Victoria the whole-of-government coordinated approach and In October 2010, the Rural and Regional oversees implementation of the Victorian Indigenous Parliamentary Committee released its Report Affairs Framework (VIAF). into the Extent and Nature of Disadvantage and In 2010-11, the major components of this whole-of- Inequity for Rural and Regional Victoria. The report government response included: comprehensively explores policy and service delivery in the five non-metropolitan regions (Hume, • launching the VIAF 2010-13 Strategic Plan Gippsland, Barwon South West, Grampians and (August 2010) Loddon Mallee) to improve quality of life for rural • launching the Victorian Government Aboriginal and regional Victorians. Inclusion Framework in October 2010 – critical Since the release of the report, DPCD has led a to assist Victorian Government departments in whole-of-government working group to coordinate preparing action plans announced by the Premier the Government’s response to the recommendations. in early 2011 Involvement includes the departments of Premier • chairing the Secretaries’ Group on Aboriginal Affairs, and Cabinet, Treasury and Finance, Health, Human through which DPCD leads whole-of-government Services, Education and Early Childhood Development, strategies and action. The Secretaries’ Group is Transport, Justice and Business and Innovation. supported by the Senior Officers’ Group chaired by the Executive Director, Aboriginal Affairs Taskforce Metropolitan Melbourne • coordinating implementation of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) National Melbourne Metro Rail Tunnel Indigenous Reform Agreement and the COAG National Partnership on Indigenous Economic DPCD collaborated with the Department of Transport Participation across the Victorian Government during 2010-11 in planning for the construction of the • signing by the Premier of the Overarching Bilateral Melbourne Metro Rail Tunnel. This is a project with Indigenous Plan (OBIP) between Victoria and the city-shaping potential for Melbourne and proposes Commonwealth Government aimed at closing a new rail connection linking Dynon and Domain, gaps in life expectancy, child mortality, employment five new central city stations and surrounding and education between Indigenous and non- redevelopment. Indigenous Australians. An OBIP committee The additional route through the central business comprising membership of Commonwealth and district would provide additional capacity for rail Victorian Government officials has been established services operating on the city loop, and an increased to coordinate all Commonwealth-Victorian capacity for services to and from growth areas to the Government efforts north, west and south-east of Melbourne.

15 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 • facilitating delivery of the Victorian Aboriginal Office for the Community Sector economic development agenda to strengthen Aboriginal Victorians’ participation in education, The Office for the Community Sector leads Victorian training, work, business and leadership. Government activities to strengthen the not-for-profit community sector which delivers an estimated Aboriginal Affairs Victoria contributes to the VIAF $2.2 billion in community services including providing through its work with the Indigenous community opportunities to undertake further learning, participate in governance, leadership and capacity building, in sport and the arts and protect local heritage and strengthening cultural heritage protection and social the environment. and economic participation. In 2010-11 the Office for the Community Sector In 2010-11 whole-of-government activities included: contributed to whole-of-government priorities through: • implementing the Indigenous Family Violence Partnership’s ten-year plan and providing • reducing the administrative burden on secretariat support for the Partnership Forum, not-for-profit community organisations by which brings together senior representatives across developing the foundations for a common funding several government departments and members of agreement to be used across government when the Indigenous community funding organisations for service delivery and • chairing the Joint Agency Group which brings community projects together state and federal government agencies • designing the not-for-profit compliance portal, a and Aboriginal peak bodies to build a better single online resource for community organisations understanding of community sector needs in which will provide access to all government Victoria and coordinate efforts to address them compliance-related information, forms and • continuing to partner with Aboriginal Traditional support material. Owner organisations and Victorian Government agencies on a range of capacity development and operational sustainability initiatives.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 16 Equity and diversity

The DPCD Equity and Diversity Plan The action plan was implemented during 2010-11 focuses on the way we work internally and focuses on the following key areas: with our managers and staff, and our • pathways to employment at DPCD for Aboriginal practices with our partners and Torres Strait Islander people and stakeholders. • a supportive working environment for DPCD’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff through The plan outlines how DPCD will achieve the following ongoing strategic support four outcome areas: • pathways for professional development and career • access to goods, services and facilities progression of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander • reduced barriers in obtaining and maintaining staff at DPCD. employment The Aboriginal Inclusion Framework • tangible changes in attitudes and practices that promote rights 2010-13 • participation in, and by, the community. The Aboriginal Inclusion Framework, a whole-of- government approach to improving Aboriginal Outcomes from the 2010-11 Equity and Diversity Plan Victorians’ access to programs and services across are aligned against requirements for Victorian public government, was released in October 2010. sector bodies under Section 38 of the Disability Act 2006 and other legislation and policy requirements, In March 2011, the Premier announced that all including diversity and human rights reporting. Victorian Government departments will prepare departmental action plans as part of improving Selected achievements in 2010-11 include: government services for Aboriginal Victorians. The DPCD Aboriginal and Torres Strait Secretaries’ Group on Aboriginal Affairs, chaired by the Secretary of DPCD, will oversee the development Islander Employment Strategy of departmental action plan guidelines. The guidelines DPCD’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander will assist departments in meeting the requirement to Employment Strategy and Action Plan outline produce action plans by early 2012. immediate steps to be taken in order to deliver better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sport and Recreation Victoria employees at DPCD. The strategy was developed During 2010-11 Sport and Recreation Victoria through research and engagement with a range of ensured that all new funding agreements for major stakeholders to ascertain best practice approaches events required event organisers to comply with to improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander the Companion Card scheme. The Companion employment outcomes. Card is a tool to assist organisations that charge an admission or participation fee to comply with existing anti-discrimination legislation. The Companion Card is issued to people with a significant, permanent disability who can demonstrate that they are unable to access most community activities and venues without attendant care support.

17 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Disability Employment Advisory Service Diversity reporting (DEAS) DPCD actions addressing the needs of culturally The service aims to increase opportunities for people and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities with a disability to access and gain employment. and Indigenous Victorians are detailed in specific During 2010-11, all business units within DPCD annual whole-of-government reports. These reports supported the Department’s program in promoting summarise the activities of DPCD and other Victorian positions and employing job seekers with a disability Government departments. The reports are available through the DEAS. on the following websites: Victoria’s Volunteering Portal CALD communities The Volunteering Portal is an online community and www.multicultural.vic.gov.au information resource for Victorian volunteers and volunteering organisations. The portal is designed to Indigenous Victorians make it easier for people to volunteer and easier for www.aboriginalaffairs.vic.gov.au community organisations to recruit volunteers. Please note that the timing and release of the reports During 2010-11 an external accessibility audit of the for the categories noted above may differ, depending portal was undertaken, resulting in the introduction on when each report is collated by the respective of BrowseAloud software to the portal website. This government body. software serves as an aid for any website visitor who requires online reading support, including those with learning difficulties such as dyslexia, mild visual impairments and those for whom English is a second language. Communicating Data with Colour Guide Under its colour accessibility policy, DPCD has committed to ensuring that all maps and visual data created by, or on behalf of, the Department are legible for people with colour blindness. This policy applies to all published or externally commissioned material in all file types including documents, presentations and online information.

To support this policy, DPCD created the Communicating Data with Colour Guide to explain the issues confronting people who are colour blind in accessing planning information. The guide provides practical advice and tools for the preparation of planning documents that meet colour accessibility requirements. The guide is available for viewing and downloading on DPCD’s website.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 18 SectiOn 2 • Output Performance

The following section provides details of the Department’s performance against 2010-11 Budget Paper No. 3 (Service Delivery) outputs as at 30 June 2011, including results against annual targets.

Changes to output structure

Following machinery-of-government changes after the State Election in November 2010, DPCD’s output structure for 2010-11 was amended as follows:

Outputs Incoming/Outgoing Transferred to/from Regional Economic Development, Incoming Department of Business and Innovation Investment and Promotion Regional Infrastructure Development Incoming Department of Business and Innovation Adult, Community and Further Education Outgoing Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Women’s Policy Outgoing Department of Human Services Disability Outgoing Department of Human Services Youth Affairs Outgoing Department of Human Services Seniors Outgoing Department of Health

Details of performance for the outputs which left DPCD are included in the 2010-11 Annual Report of the relevant receiving department listed above.

DPCD’s output structure for 2010-11 at 30 June 2011 is therefore as follows:

Output groups Outputs Planning communities for growth and change Planning Regional Infrastructure Development Regional Economic Development, Investment and Promotion Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion Veterans’ Affairs Indigenous Community and Cultural Development Sport and Recreation Development Investing in community capacity and infrastructure Community Development Developing the Local Government Sector

19 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 SectiOn 2 • Output Performance

Planning communities for growth and change

These outputs aim to:

• implement government strategies for sustainable metropolitan and regional development • deliver associated urban design and development programs • improve infrastructure, facilities and services in regional and rural Victoria • strengthen the economic base of regional Victoria to create more jobs and improve career opportunities • streamline planning regulations and systems • administer the planning system and statutory responsibilities of the Minister for Planning • protect and manage Victoria’s cultural and natural heritage.

These outputs contribute to ensuring that housing growth is occurring in priority areas, heritage sites are valued and metropolitan, regional and rural Victorians have improved access to services, infrastructure, community facilities and open space.

Planning Geelong Activities Area Geelong’s newest street, Trainshed Way, opened Performance in action in September 2010 as part of a program of improvements to the Geelong Station Precinct. Bushfire Response Planning Unit The new shared-access street linking the station with the waterfront and central Geelong creates In December 2010, the Bushfire Response Planning a civic space which will improve visitors’ first Unit was established within DPCD to assist land impressions of Geelong, especially those travelling owners with planning issues in areas at risk of bushfire. by train. Its design improves safety, access, and The unit works closely with the Country Fire Authority, water use and encourages walking and cycling. the Building Commission, the Department of Sustainability and Environment and local councils Environment assessment to assist land owners looking to build for the first DPCD worked with the Department of Transport, time in areas of identified fire risk. This includes VicRoads and other transport agencies to address providing guidance for building within the Wildfire statutory processes applying to a range of priority Management Overlay. projects, including the Regional Rail Link, the Western Highway duplication from Burrumbee to Stawell and Planning Application Committees the Princes Highway East duplication from Traralgon In 2010-11, the Government committed to replacing to Fulham. Development Assessment Committees. The DPCD administered assessment or delivery processes Department has prepared for their replacement with for several declared transport projects under the new bodies to be known as Planning Application Major Transport Projects Facilitation Act 2009. Committees (PACs). The PACs will be triggered on an opt-in/opt-out basis via a vote by the relevant municipality, be able to apply to any geographic area of any municipality and be able to form the responsible authority for any application within a municipality.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 20 A range of both transport and non-transport projects Better Planning for Housing and were assessed under the Environment Effects Act 1978, Employment Growth initiative either through an Environment Effects Statement (EES) process or under conditions applied instead of an EES. DPCD undertook a number of activities in 2010-11 Six new EESs were required out of 14 decisions on which contributed to the Better Planning for Housing referred projects, including for the Yallourn Gas-fired and Employment Growth initiative. These include Power Station, the Penshurst Wind Farm, the Stockman releasing Working Melbourne, a report that examines Base Metals Mine and three highway duplication changes in the employment location patterns of major projects. In addition, a Ministerial Assessment of the industry groups over the past 30 years and a report on Shaw River Gas Project was prepared. the 2009 trial of the Victorian Census of Land Use and Employment (VicCLUE). To support timely assessment and approval decisions for projects requiring impact assessment and A retail database detailing the locations and sizes multiple approvals, DPCD developed memoranda of enclosed shopping centres was developed and of understanding with other Victorian Government population projections, including projections of departments which coordinate respective roles and household numbers and types, were completed for all responsibilities. Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Statistical Local Areas (SLAs) across Victoria. Housing development Wind farms data and patterns of housing affordability across The first phase of the State Government’s wind Melbourne were also analysed. Each of these activities farm policy was implemented on 15 March 2011 provided data and evidence to inform decision-making when changes to the Victoria Planning Provisions for the provision of land, housing and employment and local planning schemes were gazetted through opportunities to meet Victoria’s growing population. Amendment VC78. Heritage Victoria The amendments include: Heritage Victoria continued to perform its role of • restoring local government as the responsible identifying, protecting and interpreting Victoria’s most authority for all wind farm applications significant cultural heritage resources in 2010-11. In October 2010, Heritage Victoria announced 15 • revising planning provisions including strengthened heritage grants totalling $1.2 million. Financial support consideration of local amenity impacts and was also provided to local government for Heritage adopting the best practice 2010 New Zealand wind Studies and Heritage Advisor services. farm noise standard to set noise limits • updating Victorian wind farm planning and policy In May 2011, Heritage Victoria archaeologists assisted guidelines to incorporate more comprehensive in recovering a time capsule interred at Ballarat in 1863 assessment of ‘whole of project’ impacts. to mark the fatal Burke and Wills expedition in 1860.

During 2010-11 the Heritage Management Electronic System (HERMES) database reached 150,000 entries on heritage places and precincts from 73 local councils. The draft management plan for the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens World Heritage site was also developed and released for public comment.

21 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Future priorities 2011-12 - implementing the legislative changes required to remove Development Assessment Committees Managing the growth of Melbourne will be a key from the Planning and Environment Act 1987 priority in dealing with expected metropolitan and and developing an implementation strategy for regional growth, change and associated sustainability the roll-out of Planning Application Committees and environmental issues. This will be done through - supporting the transition of existing housing facilitating development in Central Activities Areas, stock to an average five star energy rating. planning the Werribee Employment Precinct and • Responding to bushfires and floods through continuing to integrate delivery of transport initiatives. implementing the planning-related recommendations Over the next two years the Victorian Government of the Victorian Bushfire Royal Commission and will prepare a new metropolitan planning strategy updating the mapping of flood zones and overlays in to manage Melbourne’s growth and change as it planning schemes. The Rebuilding Advisory Service moves beyond a city of four million people. The will continue to provide help to victims of the 2009 strategy will place Melbourne in a Victorian, national bushfires who are rebuilding their homes. and global context. • Continuing progress on rolling out electronic systems including Streamlined Planning through Electronic The strategy will consider all aspects of planning – Applications and Referrals (SPEAR) and the Planning where new housing and business activities should Permit Activity Reporting System (PPARS). be concentrated as well as transport connections, health services, schools, sports grounds and parks. • Continuing to provide advice and core programs The metropolitan planning strategy will be developed that support local governments and community through extensive engagement with the community groups in managing Victoria’s heritage and and stakeholders. It will be informed by research into delivering high-quality statewide heritage services issues such as land supply and housing affordability, for the 2,250 places and objects on the Victorian opportunities for employment, transport and Heritage Register. infrastructure provision and environment and risk. The following structural arrangements are also in Ongoing reform and streamlining of the planning place to support land use planning in 2011-12. system, management of Victoria’s heritage and • The newly established Urban Renewal Authority will responding to natural disasters drive the following work to manage the transition of strategic and large priorities: scale urban renewal sites to residential and mixed • Managing change in regional Victoria through: use developments. - developing a planning framework to guide land • The Housing Affordability Unit, established in March use, development and decision-making affecting 2011, will provide a whole-of-government overview Melbourne’s hinterland on state and local government policies, legislation or procedures that could be reformed to help - progressively implementing new approaches to improve housing affordability. wind farm development • The new Peri-Urban Planning Unit was established - establishing a clear and consistent approach in March 2011 and will assist in long-term strategic to managing coastal climate change impacts and structure planning, growth management and through land use planning. associated environmental and biodiversity issues in • Reforming the planning system by: the peri-urban region. - investigating and recommending ways to • A ‘Flying Squad’ of experienced planners is being improve the planning system through the newly established to provide extra planning support to rural established Victorian Planning System Ministerial councils in developing their long-term strategic plans. Advisory Committee

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 22 Major outputs/deliverables Unit of 2010-11 2010-11 Performance measures measure target actual PLANNING Implement government strategies to deliver urban design and development programs; regulatory and statutory planning; administration of the planning system and statutory responsibilities of the Minister for Planning; support heritage conservation projects; assist local governments and community organisations; and conduct environment effects assessments to achieve sustainable metropolitan and regional development.

Quantity

Complete annual Urban Development Program analysis of supply, demand and number 1 1 adequacy of residential and industrial land Co ordination and implementation of Victoria’s Heritage Strategy per cent 100 100 Development Assessment Committees established in priority activity centres to number 7 11 make decisions on significant development applications Development facilitation priority projects considered number 50 n/a2 Environmental effects statements, referrals and assessments completed in per cent 100 100 accordance with Ministerial Guidelines Implement a program to develop regional land use plans aligned with the per cent 100 853 government’s regional priorities Places or objects assessed for the Victorian Heritage Register number 80 73 Regional Urban Development Program projects completed number 5 24 Research bulletins on demographic trends and residential land published number 5 5 Quality Appeals lodged against heritage permits per cent 5 2.885 Central Activities District projects delivered against agreed project per cent 80 81.67 implementation plans Changes made to zoned land in metropolitan areas consider housing capacity per cent 100 100 needs Creating Better Places and Expert Assistance Program funding committed to per cent 100 100 eligible projects Heritage certificates issued accurately and satisfactorily per cent 100 100 Regional stakeholders effectively engaged in informing and shaping contents of per cent 100 100 regional land use plans (RLUP)

Timeliness Amendments completed in 30 days per cent 80 79 Authorisations completed in 15 days per cent 80 68.256 Heritage grants acquitted within the timeframes specified in the terms and per cent 100 100 conditions of the funding agreements Owners notified of accepted nominations to the Victorian Heritage Register within per cent 100 100 14 days

23 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Major outputs/deliverables Unit of 2010-11 2010-11 Performance measures measure target actual Report annually on housing development activity across metropolitan Melbourne date Jun 2011 Jun 2011 to inform planning strategies State population projections reviewed and updated date Feb 2011 Feb 2011 Cost Total output cost $ million 154.07 165.5

1 Development Assessment Committees were abolished as a result of the change of government. 2 The Development Facilitation Unit was abolished as a result of the change of government and therefore no work or reporting occurred beyond December 2010. 3 Some delays were experienced due to the 2010 election and the subsequent change of government. Governance issues associated with the program have been resolved and the Regional Growth Plan project development is proceeding. 4 Data collections from external sources were delayed and were not available within the 2010-11 year. The remaining three projects are expected to be completed by September 2011. 5 There were no permit appeals lodged in the fourth quarter of the year, bringing the end of year appeals to less than three per cent. This is a positive outcome. 6 Less authorisations were completed due to a higher than usual number of more complex authorisations received. Due to a decision to reduce the time taken to complete authorisations, made by the Government between the third and fourth quarters of the year, this measure will in 2011-12 be reported on as ‘Authorisations completed in 7 days’. The number of authorisations completed in 7 days for Quarter 4 is 43 per cent. New procedures are being implemented to adapt to the new 7-day timeline and this will improve future results. 7 All 2010-11 target total output cost figures refer to those published in the 2011-12 Budget Paper No 3.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 24 In 2010-11 RDV completed the development of Regional Development Regional Growth Fund guidelines and processes Victoria and facilitated associated consultation with regional stakeholders. Performance in action Delivery of the Regional Growth Fund commenced on Flood recovery 1 July 2011. Between August 2010 and February 2011, Victoria Regional strategic planning suffered major flooding across much of the state, Eight Regional Strategic Plans were launched in particularly in the north and west. 2010-11:

Regional Development Victoria (RDV) assistance in • G21 (Geelong) 2010-11 to communities impacted by the floods • Great South Coast included: • Gippsland • $5 million to help restore community infrastructure, • Central Highlands working with councils and community organisations • Wimmera Southern Mallee • Funding to employ 19 flood recovery officers to help • Hume (including sub-plans) affected local governments manage the impact of the floods and coordinate the recovery process • Loddon Mallee North • $100,000 for a business and tourism events • Loddon Mallee South. package to assist flood-affected councils in Regional Strategic Plans provide a framework for developing marketing campaigns and hosting events communities to set their own priorities and work in to encourage visitors to their regions. partnership with industry and governments to deliver Support for flood recovery will continue in 2011-12 initiatives and projects tailored to regional needs. RDV through the announcement of $30 million to help helps facilitate the planning and delivery processes committees of management and local councils repair for Regional Strategic Plans and provides support or rebuild flood-impacted community assets and a to leverage federal government opportunities for $10 million Business Flood Recovery Fund to support investment and facilitate linkages across stakeholder regional businesses in flood-affected areas that are groups. able to demonstrate strong business growth or The plans are owned and endorsed by a range of investment potential. local stakeholders and have all identified strategies Regional Growth Fund and priorities for industry and business development, transport, community services, health, education, On 1 June 2011 the Regional Growth Fund Act tourism, land use planning and improving the amenity 2011 came into operation. The Regional Growth of towns. Fund will support major strategic infrastructure and community-led local initiatives that improve both the competitiveness and liveability of regional and rural Victoria, creating more jobs and better career opportunities.

25 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Stronger regional communities • $5 million to improve access and safety at local port facilities, improving service to local communities and RDV continued to support regional communities to ensuring that local ports play a strong role in regional enhance the liveability of their local area. Working with Victoria’s commercial fishing and tourism industries. local government and communities, RDV: Local ports supported include Port Campbell and the Gippsland Lakes • supported 44 events in regional Victoria to increase visits and stimulate local economic benefits, including • More than $14 million towards infrastructure to sporting events and community awards support economic development and job creation in regional Victoria, including improvements to Avalon • sponsored Regional Leadership Programs to support Airport, enhancing transport routes in North-West the development of local leaders Victoria and providing recycled water infrastructure • provided funding for more than 50 infrastructure in Gisborne. projects in small towns, including the refurbishment of community halls, new pathways, Murray Darling Basin reform multipurpose community facilities and town centre In October 2010 the Murray Darling Basin Authority improvements. released its Guide to the Proposed Basin Plan. RDV Regional infrastructure development contributed to the Victorian Government response to the Guide to the Proposed Basin Plan, with a focus RDV continued to support infrastructure development in on the social and economic impacts of Victorian regional Victoria during 2010-11, including: compliance with proposed reductions in consumptive water use. The response was submitted to the Authority • $24.8 million towards tertiary education infrastructure to help regional Victorians participate in higher in January 2011. education. Projects included: In 2010-11 RDV continued to undertake a variety of - new student accommodation facilities for the activities to identify potentially vulnerable communities, University of Ballarat at its School of Mines advocate regional issues and concerns across Victorian Ballarat (75 bed spaces) and Mt Helen (125 bed communities and conduct research to increase spaces) campuses understanding of the short, medium and longer- - a new Regional Community Health Hub (REACH) term impacts of proposed reductions. As a member at Deakin University’s Geelong Campus that of a whole-of-government working group, RDV will will introduce new teaching programs in clinical continue to work with other departments, industry and optometry, clinical pharmacy and exercise affected communities in the development of a Basin and sports science, and a new e-learning Plan and strategies for mitigating social and economic service – Deakin Health Online – which will link implications of proposed reductions. health services, practitioners and educational institutions for clinical training of health professionals

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 26 Future priorities 2011-12

Projected population growth, the emergence of major new markets and improved infrastructure and connectivity will offer Victoria’s regions significant opportunities to capitalise on their competitive strengths. Nonetheless, regional Victoria faces challenges in areas confronting economic adjustment and social disadvantage.

Priorities for 2011-12 include the following:

• strengthening the economic base of regional Victoria through: - investing in enabling infrastructure in line with local priorities identified in Regional Strategic Plans - providing direct support to communities facing economic challenges, including the Latrobe Valley and Northern Victorian irrigation communities - supporting the supply of reliable energy and water sources to regional communities and industry, including through the $100 million Energy for the Regions Program. • facilitating job creation and improved career options for regional Victorians in partnership with the Department of Business and Innovation and Skills Victoria • supporting the resilience and sustainability of communities in regional Victoria through measures including the first Regional Victoria Expo in 2012 and the Regional Growth Fund’s Local Government Infrastructure Fund and Putting Locals First Program • increasing the capacity of regional communities to drive development through: - managing the five Regional Development Australia Committees - establishing the Regional Policy Advisory Committee - the Regional Community Leadership Fund. • supporting regional communities to recover from natural disasters through the Fire Recovery Unit and the Victorian Business Flood Recovery Fund and the Flood Recovery Community Infrastructure Fund.

27 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Major outputs/deliverables Unit of 2010-11 2010-11 Performance measures measure target actual REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT Supports infrastructure development that contributes to enhanced productivity, liveability and sustainability in regional Victoria. Quantity Regional Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) projects funded number 0 (20) 238 Small town infrastructure projects funded number 0 (50) 539 Quality RIDF Committee recommendations accepted by Ministers per cent 90 10010 Timeliness Advice to RIDF applicants – after receipt of applications days 90 6511

REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INVESTMENT AND PROMOTION Facilitates economic growth and revitalisation of regional cities and towns to promote exports, create jobs and support companies and communities in regional Victoria. Quantity Number of Regional Events, Economic Development, Investment and Promotion number 85 9612 projects supported Rural councils participating in RCV network number 38 38 Quality Participant satisfaction with implementation of RDV Programs per cent 80 9213 Stakeholder satisfaction with RDV support for Regional Strategic Planning per cent 75 10014 Cost Total output cost $ million 55.0 99.415

8 A total of 23 Regional Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) projects were funded in 2010-11. The zero target set in the 2010-11 State Budget as originally published reflected that the new appropriation for RIDF funding was not included in the output at the time. The notional target of 20 reflects the budget subsequently provided. 9 The zero target set in the 2010-11 State Budget as originally published reflected that the new appropriation for the Sustainable Small Towns Development Fund funding was not included in the output at the time. The notional target of 50 reflects the budget subsequently provided. 10 The Ministers endorsed all RIDF Committee recommendations. 11 The shorter time taken to advise RIDF applicants during 2010-11 reflects improved processes. 12 A higher than anticipated number of Planning for Tomorrow projects were received and approved in the fourth quarter of the year. 13 The higher-than-target result reflects high satisfaction by participants in RDV-supported leadership initiatives. 14 All respondents indicated satisfaction with RDV support. 15 The variance to the published budget reflects funding for the Regional Infrastructure Development Fund approved post-budget.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 28 Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion

These outputs aim to:

• lead and deliver whole-of-government policy on Indigenous Victorians and veterans • provide funding and coordination to develop and extend sport and recreation opportunities in Victoria.

These outputs contribute to ensuring that Victorians have more opportunities to participate in community, cultural and sporting activities and have an increased say about the future of their communities.

Over $360,000 from the ANZAC Day Proceeds Veterans’ Affairs Fund was distributed to 28 veteran welfare projects statewide, while more than $300,000 was granted Performance in action to 27 veteran community projects designed to educate and inform Victorians about veterans’ Commemoration of veterans and service and sacrifice. support for the ex-service community Planning for the Centenary of ANZAC Commemoration of veterans’ service and sacrifice continued through the delivery of grants to 50 Victoria made a submission in September 2010 to community projects to restore community war the National Commission on the Commemoration memorials around Victoria, to the value of more than of the ANZAC Centenary. The submission’s $200,000. This represents a 10 per cent increase in recommendations focused on educating younger the number of projects approved from the previous generations and creating a lasting legacy. year with around 70 per cent of the projects in rural and regional Victoria. Preserving heritage Workshops for Returned and Services League Students from high schools around the state explored memorabilia officers and volunteers from community the importance of veterans’ contributions through organisations, such as historical societies and their 174 entries in the Premier’s Spirit of ANZAC community museums, who care directly for war- Competition, representing a 20 per cent increase on related heritage collections, were held in August 2010 the number of entries received in the previous year. and February 2011. Planning for a regionally-based In March 2011 a bill to improve the governance event has also commenced. structure of the Shrine of Remembrance was passed A Victorian War Heritage Inventory, documenting war by Parliament following recommendations made by memorials and similar veteran heritage sites, has a State Services Authority (SSA) review. The Shrine been developed and is currently being prepared for also began implementing other aspects of the SSA online publication. A selection of military unit histories review including establishing an integrated business from World War I has been digitised, also for online and financial planning framework and improving publication, in collaboration with the State Library fundraising capabilities. of Victoria.

29 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Sixty-two stories from veterans in Melbourne, Morwell, Over 2011-12 the priorities for the Veterans’ Affairs Warrnambool and St Arnaud were collected as part of portfolio are to: the In Our Words Digital Storytelling Project, bringing the total number of stories recorded to date to 144. • continue the highly successful Restoring Community War Memorials program Future priorities 2011-12 • work with the Mitchell Shire Council on the development of stage 2 of the Vietnam Veterans The veteran population is characterised by a high Commemorative Walk in Seymour commitment and reliance on volunteering, both in • improve promotion of the Premier’s Spirit of ANZAC service delivery to its community and in the task Prize to high school students around Victoria of commemoration and education. As the veteran • prepare for the Centenary of ANZAC, including population and its volunteer numbers decline, research on Victoria’s contribution to World War 1 DPCD has an important role in ensuring that veteran • develop a housing project that addresses the commemoration, education and heritage preservation unique needs of the most vulnerable members of activities are sustained. our veteran community In 2011-12 the Victorian Government committed • upgrade the Shrine of Remembrance website. $3.4 million over four years to a range of initiatives designed to ensure that the legacy of our veteran community is not forgotten. This priority along with the need to prepare for the commemoration of the upcoming Centenary of ANZAC has shaped the development of the following future priorities.

Major outputs/deliverables Unit of 2010-11 2010-11 Performance measures measure target actual VETERANS’ AFFAIRS Lead and coordinate whole-of-government policy and support for veterans to assist their full participation and engagement in the community and commemorate, honour and promote community understanding of veterans’ service. Quantity Digitised veterans’ histories completed number 60 62 Premier’s Spirit of ANZAC Prize: number of entries received number 150 17416 Restoring community war memorials grants: projects approved number 35 5017 Quality Commemorative and educative projects meet agreed project objectives per cent 100 100 Timeliness Commemorative and Education program: Grants acquitted within the timeframe per cent 100 100 specified in the terms and conditions of the funding agreement Cost Total output cost $ million 3.2 3.6

16 A 16 per cent increase from the target was achieved due to more effective marketing. 17 A larger number of smaller grants were provided in response to community demand.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 30 Indigenous community Future priorities 2011-12 and cultural development Working with Indigenous Victorians to achieve community aspirations throughout the state will be a Performance in action priority for 2011-12. This will involve greater emphasis on activities to improve the recognition and respect Aboriginal Affairs Victoria (AAV) has continued to of Aboriginal culture and heritage. Opportunities support cultural heritage education through the for Indigenous Victorians to influence policies and successful delivery of Australia’s first Aboriginal the delivery of services, particularly through Local Cultural Heritage Management Certificate IV program Indigenous Networks, will also be further refined. with La Trobe University. Sixteen students graduated though the pilot program in September 2010. The Indigenous Governance Training Program will A further 20 students are currently undertaking a continue to develop Indigenous organisations’ and refined program which will finish in November 2011. community members’ governance and administrative Planning for the third Certificate IV program is now capability. AAV will continue to work in partnership underway, with the course to commence in early with Victoria’s traditional owner community and their 2012. The Department has also started scoping a organisations to protect Aboriginal cultural heritage diploma level course. while working with land managers and developers on future land use and regional economic development. DPCD has continued to support governance education for community-controlled organisations Further priorities for 2011-12 are to: through delivery of Certificate IV level governance • support Reconciliation Victoria, which will work in training to students from a range of Indigenous- partnership with the Victorian Government to develop controlled organisations throughout Victoria. AAV the Victorian Reconciliation Framework and aid local also delivered a Chief Executive Officer Development governments and Victorian Government departments Forum in October 2010 focused on staff management in developing Reconciliation Action Plans and strategic planning for Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations. • establish a Victorian Indigenous Honour Roll • review the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006, examining Work has commenced on a revised Diploma of the efficacy and efficiency of the Act’s operation Business (Governance) in partnership with the • progressing the parlimentary inquiry into the Commonwealth Government and Victoria University. establishment and effectiveness of Registered This will incorporate recommendations from the Aboriginal Parties. recent Innovation and Business Skills Australia review of the Certificate IV in Business (Governance) and Diploma in Business Governance.

The web-based Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Registry and Information Service (ACHRIS) was successfully launched, and Registered Aboriginal Parties and cultural heritage advisors were able to access the register online from February 2011. This has contributed to a reduction in time and cost for project proponents in undertaking preliminary investigations and registering Aboriginal Places associated with the preparation of Cultural Heritage Management Plans.

31 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Major outputs/deliverables Unit of 2010-11 2010-11 Performance measures measure target actual INDIGENOUS COMMUNITy AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT Work in partnership with Victorian Indigenous communities and their organisations to protect and manage Aboriginal cultural heritage, build community infrastructure, strengthen governance and leadership, and establish new representative arrangements for Indigenous Victorians. These activities increase understanding and respect for Indigenous culture and the role of Indigenous Victorians in the protection and management of cultural heritage, and build capacity in Indigenous communities and their organisations. This enhances social and economic participation and improved life outcomes for Indigenous people, and contributes to the long term goal of a fairer society that reduces disadvantage and respects diversity. Quantity Cultural heritage management capacity building activities undertaken with community number 16 17 groups Governance training programs implemented number 7 618 Increase in client service contacts for members of the Stolen Generations with per cent 5 >5 Connecting Home Limited Participants who complete governance training number 120 116 Quality Governance training initiatives participant completion rate per cent 80 80 Local Indigenous representation groups completed stage one of community plans per cent 100 100 Proportion of Indigenous community organisations receiving funding from multiple per cent 20 519 departments on a single funding agreement Timeliness Cultural heritage management plans assessed by Aboriginal Affairs Victoria (AAV) within per cent 100 99.5 legislative timeframes Cost Total output cost $ million 22.1 22.9

18 An Introductory Workshop was held in May 2011 and a Certificate IV course began in June 2011. The planned Introductory Workshop in June 2011 specifically targeting Indigenous youth has been postponed until September 2011 so the new training provider that came on board in the third quarter of the year could revise training materials. 19 The 2010-11 target was not achieved due to the need for the development of a single IT platform to support single funding agreements across the Victoria Government. The Office for the Community Sector is working on the IT system for single funding agreements which is expected to be in place before July 2013.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 32 Sport and recreation Major sporting events Thirteen major sporting events were facilitated within development the Sport and Recreation portfolio, exceeding the Performance in action budget performance measure target of 10 to 12. Events included the 2010 International Cycling Union Community facility grant approvals World Road Championships, which is considered the second most important cycling event in the world In 2010-11 DPCD provided grants for community after the Tour de France, the 2010 Australian Masters sport and recreation facilities through new phases of Golf Tournament featuring Tiger Woods and the 2011 the Community Facility Funding Program and Country Socceroos friendly match against Serbia. Football and Netball Program and the development of the new Sustainable Sports Ground Program. Significant sporting events

In 2010-11, 196 grants were approved, benefitting In 2010-11 more than $1.2 million in grants supported all parts of the state. Grants included the $60,000 52 events of international, national or regional Phillip Island Leisure Centre change room Victorian significance. These events included the redevelopment and the $58,000 Murtoa Golf 2011 Australian Athletics Championships and the Club irrigation system upgrade. 2011 Ice Hockey World Championships Division II (won by Australia). Support for sport and recreation These grants assist in attracting new, or retaining organisations existing, events to Victoria, enhancing skills of In 2010-11, 94 sport and recreation organisations volunteers, increasing economic stimulus through undertook projects, provided services or developed visitation to Victoria and providing ongoing benefits strategic advice that targeted increased participant, to junior sporting and community programs. volunteer and community involvement with funding support from the Department. Major sport facilities A number of key facility projects were completed This included 73 State Sporting Associations which during 2010-11 including the St Kilda Football were funded to deliver more than a hundred projects Club development of Belvedere Reserve and the throughout Victoria; nine Regional Sports Assemblies Melbourne Rebels Rugby Union team’s administration which continued to play an important role in and training facility at Princes Park. connecting grassroots sport across rural and regional Victoria; and 12 key organisations such as the Sports A number of other important projects progressed Federation of Victoria (VicSport), the Victorian Olympic during the year including stage 1 of the Council, Aquatics and Recreation Victoria and Parks redevelopment of Melbourne Park, refurbishment of and Leisure Australia (Victoria). the Great Southern Stand at the MCG, landscaping works at Yarra Park and the State Athletics Centre. Grants totalling $835,000 were provided to State Sporting Associations to improve their business skills and governance through organisational support grants.

33 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Future priorities 2011-12

Continued population growth and increasing community demand for opportunities to participate in sport and recreation, along with strong competition from other cities to host major sporting events, have all influenced the development of future priorities for the Sport and Recreation portfolio.

These factors, along with funding in the 2011- 12 State Budget and an enhanced emphasis on increasing participation, have led to the development of the following priorities:

• implement a new phase of the Community Facility Funding Program, along with additional funding for minor sport and recreation grants and funding for a range of sport and recreation infrastructure projects • implement a raft of new programs such as the Community Support and Recreational Sports Package, Maximising the Performance of Victorian Athletes initiative, Active Sports Partnerships Program and the Vicswim Summer Kidz Learn to Swim program • further enhance Victoria’s reputation as a major sports event capital by delivering a range of high- profile events including the 2011 Presidents Cup golf tournament and prestigious regional events such as the Stawell Gift • continue to implement projects related to state-level facilities including: - stage 3 of the redevelopment of Skilled Stadium in Geelong - the redevelopment of Melbourne Park (Eastern Plaza) - refurbishment of the Great Southern Stand at the MCG - completion and opening of the State Athletics Centre - landscaping works at Yarra Park.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 34 Major outputs/deliverables Unit of 2010-11 2010-11 Performance measures measure target actual SPORT AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT Provide strategic leadership, funding and support to the sport and recreation industry to improve facilities and increase community participation in sport and active recreation.

Quantity Athletes on Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) scholarships number >350 405 Combat sports licences, registrations and permits issued number 400-500 73820 Community Facility Grants: number approved number >160 196 International teams/sports: sports visits facilitated number 100-200 160 Key sport and recreation organisations undertaking projects or activities, or number >85 94 providing services or strategic advice Major events facilitated number 10-12 13 Projects related to state level facilities in progress number 8-12 12 Victorian Institute of Sport scholarship holders on national teams/squads per cent >55 70 Quality Completion of an approved business plan and ongoing operational and budget per cent 100 100 reports for each event Government branding and promotion requirements undertaken at each event per cent 100 100 Outdoor recreation camps contract management key performance indicators met per cent >90 95 Timeliness Awards conducted date Aug - Nov Oct-10 2010 Completion of appropriate post event reports and formal economic impact per cent 100 100 assessment (where required) at the completion of each event Completion of capital works at the State Sports Centres Trust facilities date qtr 4 qtr 4 Completion of pavilion and fields works and continuation of Lakeside Oval works date qtr 4 qtr 4 at the State Sports Facility project in Albert Park Cost Total output cost $ million 106.8 109.2

20 The target has been exceeded due to continuing growth in the industry including an increase in contestants registering in Victoria from interstate, additional contestants moving from amateur to professional levels and an increase in combat sport styles. The 2011-12 target for this measure has been changed to >500 to reflect this growth.

35 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Investing in community capacity and infrastructure

These outputs aim to:

• provide support for volunteering, community information and communication technology, community building, transport connections, community infrastructure and for strengthening community sector organisations

• assist the local government sector to develop sustainable service delivery and asset management policies and practices

• encourage and support best practice and continuous development in local council governance

• support the Victoria Grants Commission.

These outputs ensure that Victorian communities and local councils are valued and supported.

Community development Office for the Community Sector The Office for the Community Sector has completed Performance in action the State Government’s three-year action plan to strengthen Victoria’s not-for-profit community Community grants sector. It also delivered an additional $2 million to support the sustainability of not-for-profit In 2010-11, 58 Victorian Community Support Grants organisations in 2010-11. were provided, totalling more than $10.5 million. They supported 27 community infrastructure projects, Community information and 16 community strengthening initiatives and 15 project planning activities. Ten Building Infrastructure for communications technology Growing Communities grants totalling $4 million In 2010-11, more than $458,000 in Community ICT were also provided across six metropolitan growth Skills Grants funding was delivered to community area councils. organisations to establish 23 projects to develop and build information and communication technology (ICT) Community Infrastructure for Growth Areas grants use and skills for digitally excluded individuals and totalling $300,000 delivered six planning studies groups in their communities. from six growth area councils. These studies are instrumental in planning for and delivering community The following activities were also achieved: infrastructure to Victoria’s fastest growing areas in the short, medium and long term. • The Chelsea Seniors ICT Access Project was completed, providing internet access and intensive A $4 million Community Recovery Fund was ICT training and support to 20 socially isolated and announced in response to the January 2011 floods disabled seniors residing in the Chelsea area. as part of the 2011-12 State Budget. More than $2.6 million was approved for 111 community organisations, 26 Local Government Areas and two peak bodies by the end of June 2011.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 36 • Community ICT demonstration projects at Carlton Supporting activities for the release of stage 2 Online Opportunities and Learning Community and included: Wired Community@Wattle Hill started, providing • launching phase 2 of the ‘I Can Do That’ internet access, community websites, support awareness and recruitment campaign and training for digitally excluded public housing estate residents. • announcing the Volunteer Organisational Change Support Grants which provide $1.2 million to • The final evaluation of the Wired@Collingwood volunteer-based community organisations in Project, released in June 2011, highlighted the sport, youth, culturally and linguistically diverse positive impact that internet access and training communities and environment sectors to help them has made on the lives of digitally excluded use the portal to attract and manage volunteers. residents of the Collingwood public housing estate. At the onset of the Victorian floods in January 2011, Volunteering the portal’s Emergency Volunteer Registration Victorian Volunteer Small Grants provided $1.1 million System was deployed as part of the Government’s in 2010-11 to over 300 community organisations to commitment to provide better coordination of expand their volunteering opportunities and attract volunteers during emergency events. more participants. Other support for volunteering relating to the floods Stage 2 of Victoria’s Volunteering and Participation included the Volunteer Management Capacity Grants Portal was launched in September 2010. New (March 2011), which provided $750,000 to the 16 functions include the volunteer-matching service, most critically flood-affected Local Government Areas individual web presence for registered community to build long-term capacity of local communities and organisations and a comprehensive Best Practice networks to recruit and manage volunteers during Toolkit for volunteer-based community organisations. emergencies.

37 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Transport Connections • support implementation of the $1 billion Regional Growth Fund to build vibrant regional cities and The Transport Connections program supports local rural communities people and organisations to work together to improve • facilitate implementation of priorities identified local transport and access to services for transport through Regional Strategic Plans including disadvantaged communities. Regional Growth Plans, economic development The allocation of $22.8 million for 2010-2014 initiatives and place-based projects (phase 3) has enabled the extension of 34 local • strengthen community development and Transport Connections projects, servicing all rural, community infrastructure planning in Melbourne’s regional and peri-urban municipalities. Under phase growth areas 3, regional partnerships to coordinate government • support sustainability of the not-for-profit sector by effort and maximise outcomes from strategic developing: regional initiatives have been established. A robust - a single common funding agreement reporting and evaluation framework has been developed to enhance program implementation - a single web-based portal for access to and outcome measurements. The Department is government compliance requirements also implementing the recommendations from the - new organisational models improving access March 2011 Auditor-General’s review of the program. to support and services in growing areas and regional towns Future priorities 2011-12 • extend and enhance Victoria’s Volunteering Portal and strengthen the coordination of volunteering Meeting the needs of communities experiencing during emergencies growth and change, addressing the disadvantage • support 34 local Transport Connections projects caused by market failure and natural disasters and • implement the Innovation Fund to support the need to strengthen communities through robust development of local and regional transport not-for-profit community organisations are all vital in and mobility solutions for rural and regional helping communities to become vibrant and self- communities reliant. These factors, along with the importance of • improve the opportunities, prosperity and quality fostering volunteering, will drive the following priorities of life in nine regional and rural communities for 2011-12: through the $9.4 million Advancing Country • implement the new Community Support Grants Towns program. program, a $42 million commitment over four years towards building resilient and adaptable communities

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 38 Major outputs/deliverables Unit of 2010-11 2010-11 Performance measures measure target actual COMMUNITy DEVELOPMENT Implement whole-of-government strategies; administer investments; and provide support for communities to build capacity for engaging effectively in decision making on community needs and strengthen community sector organisations to increase participation and to achieve confident and safe communities.

Quantity Community enterprises supported number 10 721 Projects funded through the Victorian Community Support Grants program for the number 90-100 5822 purpose of planning, community strengthening and infrastructure Respect partnership projects funded number 5 n/a23 Transport connections initiatives supported number 32 34 Quality Community foundation boards or advisory committees have completed financial per cent 100 100 and/or governance training Grant projects which are completed and have successfully met their objectives per cent 90 10024 Progress on implementation of actions in Strengthening Community Organisations per cent 100 100 Action Plan complies with agreed performance targets in the Action Plan Progress on implementation of actions in the volunteering strategy complies with per cent 100 100 agreed performance targets Timeliness Grant payments paid against completion of funding agreement milestones per cent 100 100 Grants acquitted within the timeframe specified in the terms and conditions of the per cent >90 87.85 funding agreement Cost Total output cost $ million 62.8 67.7

21 The grants program was realigned to focus on regional and rural Victoria. Grants will be made in the first half of 2011-12. Discussions are being held with the Department of Treasury and Finance to carry forward the remaining trust funds. 22 This program was fully committed in the second quarter of the year, due to a higher than expected number of applications in October 2010 and less funding being available in 2010-11 compared to previous years. 23 The Respect partnership program was discontinued as a result of the change of government. 24 All grants acquitted in 2010-11 from programs reportable under BP3 have successfully met their agreed objectives.

39 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Developing the local Procurement Excellence Program Through the Councils Reforming Business program, government sector LGV delivered the Procurement Excellence Program Performance in action (PEP) for Victorian councils. The program encouraged best practice procurement in councils, including Living Libraries Program greater levels of standardisation and opportunities for collaboration. Results include more efficient The 2010-11 Victorian State Budget provided purchasing and less time and resources wasted by $3 million for a one-year extension of the Living the private sector in doing business with councils. Libraries Program. Under the extended program, all councils and regional library services were eligible The PEP also developed and strengthened regional to apply for a grant of up to $500,000 toward a and sector networks. The networks provide new or refurbished library building or for a mobile opportunities for council collaborative procurement library. Fifteen projects received funding under and strategic engagement with the private sector. the 2010 program. These comprised four new or In addition, the PEP delivered Social Procurement: relocated libraries (including Southbank and Merbein), A Guide for Victorian Local Government. The guide ten refurbished or extended libraries (including provides opportunities for councils to collaborate Williamstown, Avoca and Torquay) and one mobile with the private sector and the broader community library refurbishment project. to address community issues through improved Bushfire and flood response procurement practice and pathways to employment. Through Local Government Victoria (LGV), DPCD Legislative reform delivered a range of programs in 2010-11 that The Local Government and Planning (Amendment) supported councils in responding to natural disasters. Act 2010 came into effect in September 2010. These included: The legislation includes amendments to the conflict • the Bushfires Municipal Resourcing Program, of interest provisions in the Local Government which deploys additional emergency management Act 1989 and changes to the provisions relating to capacity to councils in conjunction with the local government electoral representation reviews. Municipal Association of Victoria LGV has also prepared and released a short guide for councillors on the conflict of interest requirements • the Community Assistance Gift Program, which in the Act and made comprehensive material available administers payments to councils made through on the Department’s website. the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund • the Murrindindi Assistance Package, which assists Strengthening councils’ capacity Murrindindi Shire Council in rebuilding its capacity LGV facilitated discussion between the State following the Black Saturday bushfires Government and local councils on issues and • the Building Permit Fees Reimbursement Program, priorities through the Local Government Ministerial which reimburses building permit fees paid by and Mayors’ Forum in June 2011. This event property owners affected by the February 2009 attracted over 150 senior participants from local bushfires government across Victoria and provided an • the $5 million Local Government Clean Up Fund, opportunity for mayors and chief executive officers which provides assistance to councils affected by to engage with ministers. the floods in early 2011.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 40 Future priorities 2011-12 LGV will deliver major budget initiatives included in the 2011-12 State Budget, such as: LGV is focussed on ensuring Victorian communities • the Green Light Plan to support councils and their are supported by a strong and accountable local communities to reduce their carbon footprint by government sector. Capacity building efforts in the replacing old, energy-intensive street lighting sector support local government’s role as a partner in the Public Libraries Capital Works Program to delivery of Government policy priorities and contribute • support local councils and regional libraries to the sector’s long term sustainability as well as local to provide high quality and accessible public government’s ability to deliver services and assets library facilities to their communities. Both LGV and sector peak bodies deliver capacity building programs, often • the Premiers’ Reading Challenge Book Fund, in partnership. which will assist libraries to purchase materials designed to encourage young people to read. The sustainability and resilience of councils, especially smaller rural councils, remains an ongoing concern. LGV is also committed to continuing to work with the The Auditor General in his Acquittal Report on the sector to ensure councils become more sustainable, 2009-10 Audits (which included an assessment of resilient and responsive by: the financial sustainability of councils), highlighted • working collaboratively with the local government that only one council (Buloke Shire) was rated as sector to improve asset and financial management “high risk” due to the deterioration of the council’s practices liquidity ratio. The Auditor General commented that the financial sustainability of councils has improved in • continuing its capacity-building work with the 2009–10 with the number of low-risk rated councils sector to support programs and build sustainable increasing from 71 to 74, and the number of medium- local government improvements related to building risk rated councils decreasing from eight to four. site management and amenities • developing an improved partnership with local While this is an improvement over previous years, government the Auditor General also commented that the local • targeting assistance to improve accountability and government sector needs to continue addressing sustainability in councils the challenge of spending to maintain existing assets and the level of debt that may need to be incurred to • continuing legislative and regulatory reform. sustain current service levels.

LGV is committed to delivering the following priorities:

• establish a Ministerial-Mayors’ Advisory Panel to provide high level advice on issues impacting local government • give residents and ratepayers of Greater Geelong the opportunity to directly elect their mayor • bring forward local government elections from November to October.

41 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Major outputs/deliverables Unit of 2010-11 2010-11 Performance measures measure target actual DEVELOPING THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SECTOR Local Government Victoria (LGV) LGV works in partnership with the local government sector to encourage and support best practice and continuous development in local governance; administer programs that assist in delivering public library services; and support the Victoria Grants Commission to achieve more accountable government, sustainable service delivery and asset management policies and practices; and stronger democracy. Local Government Investigations and Compliance Inspectorate (LGI) Conduct compliance audits and make recommendations for improvement to ensure the local government sector meets the highest standards of accountability and transparency in governance and administration.

Quantity Audits undertaken as part of the LGI planned audit program number 27 27 Councils participating in practices to reduce administrative and regulatory burden number 79 79 to business in response to LGV’s Reducing the Regulatory Burden initiative LGI newsletters provided to local government sector number 4 4 LGI recommendations accepted by local council per cent 90 93.75 LGV’s Living Libraries grants provided to improve public library services number 8 1525 Quality LGV’s legislative and regulatory change considers stakeholder feedback and per cent 100 100 consultation with local government LGV’s policy and program development considers stakeholder feedback and per cent 100 100 consultation with local government Timeliness Complaints received by the LGI assessed and actioned within five working days per cent 100 100 of receipt Funding paid by LGV to local government within agreed timeframes per cent 100 100 Victoria Grants Commission allocations determined and consultation program per cent 100 100 completed within agreed timeframes Cost Total output cost $ million 58.2 64.326

25 LGV worked closely with Library Services and was able to fund more projects than previously anticipated (due to a decrease in the average amount of funding per project). 26 The variance to the published budget reflects additional funding for Bushfire and Flood Recovery programs approved post-budget.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 42 Section 3 • Financial statements

Contents

Financial summary and future outlook 44 Financial report 46 Budget portfolio outcomes 116 Grants and related assistance 121

43 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Section 3 • Financial statements

Financial summary & future outlook 2010-11

The Department of Planning and Community Development’s financial summary for the last four years is provided in the following table. Specific financial details are included in the financial statements.

2010-11 2009–10 2008–09 2007–08 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Financial summary (controlled) Revenue from government 611,503 577,639 585,710 553,219 Other revenue 7,732 4,182 5,572 6,466 Total revenue 619,235 581,821 591,282 559,685 Total expenses (602,914) (598,115) (593,846) (551,115) Net result from operating activities 16,321 (16,294) (2,564) 8,570 Net cash flow from operating activities 23,886 (9,583) 7,734 14,268 Total assets 631,359 345,193 328,484 335,323 Total liabilities 98,832 80,329 80,031 102,996

The Department’s operations are funded through revenue received from annual parliamentary appropriations for the delivery of outputs, as well as a percentage of gaming machine revenue paid into the Community Support Fund for the first six months of the financial year.

For the financial year ending 30 June 2011 the Department produced an operating surplus of $16.3 million, largely due to the receipt of Growth Area Infrastructure Contributions.

Total assets increased by $286.2 million which is mostly related to the transfer of Regional Development Victoria to the Department.

Summaries of revenue, payments for outputs and asset investment are shown in the following tables. More detailed financial information on each of the Department’s outputs is provided in Note 2 to the financial statements.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 44 Total revenue 2010–11 $m % Total revenue 2010–11 Revenue from government 611.5 98.8 Other revenue 7.7 1.2 Revenue from government 98.8%

Total 619.2 100.0 Other revenue 1.2%

Payments for outputs 2010–11 $m % Payments for outputs 2010–11 Planning communities for 242.6 40.2 growth and change Planning communities for growth Strengthening communities and change 40.2% 168.9 28.0 and promoting inclusion Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion 28.0% Investing in community 191.4 31.8 capacity and infrastructure Investing in community capacity and infrastructure 31.8% Total 602.9 100.0

Asset Investment Program 2010-11 $m % Asset Investment Program 2010-11 Planning communities for 31.2 28.5 growth and change Planning communities for growth Strengthening communities and change 28.5% 77.5 70.6 and promoting inclusion Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion 70.6% Investing in community 1.0 0.9 capacity and infrastructure Investing in community capacity and infrastructure 0.9% Total 109.7 100.0

Future outlook The government has approved new output and asset funding of more than $696 million over the next four years. The initiatives funded include:

• $500.0 million for Regional Growth Fund • $42.2 million for Community Support and Recreational Sports Package • $25.0 million for Skilled Stadium Stage 3 Redevelopment • $20.0 million for Green Light Plan to save money and cut emissions • $17.2 million for Public Libraries Capital Works Program

Full details of new initiatives are provided in Budget paper No.3 of the 2011-12 State Budget.

45 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Financial report

Contents

Comprehensive operating statement 47 Balance sheet 48 Statement of changes in equity 49 Cash flow statement 50 Notes to the financial statements 51 Accountable officer’s and chief finance and accounting officer’s declaration 113 Auditor-General’s report 114

This financial report covers the Department of Planning and Community Development as an individual entity and is presented in the Australian currency.

Its principal address is: Department of Planning and Community Development 1 Spring Street Melbourne VIC 3000

For queries in relation to our reporting, please call (03) 9208 3333 or visit our website www.dpcd.vic.gov.au

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 46 Comprehensive operating statement for the financial year ended 30 June 2011

2011 2010 Note $’000 $’000

Income from transactions Output appropriations 472,526 419,353 Special appropriations 68,973 97,374 Interest 4(a) 6,240 2,257 Grants and other income transfers 4(b) 70,004 60,912 Other income 4(c) 1,492 1,925 Total income from transactions 619,235 581,821

Expenses from transactions Employee expenses 5(a) (101,301) (101,514) Depreciation and amortisation 5(b) (6,165) (6,151) Interest expense 5(c) (198) (251) Grants and other expense transfers 5(d) (406,659) (402,547) Capital asset charge (5,831) (5,779) Other operating expenses 5(e) (82,760) (81,873) Total expenses from transactions (602,914) (598,115) Net result from transactions (net operating balance) 16,321 (16,294)

Other economic flows included in net result Net gain/(loss) on non-financial assets 6(a) 272 (865) Net gain/(loss) on financial instruments 6(b) 146 32 Other gains/(losses) from other economic flows 6(c) 12 (57) Total other economic flows included in net result 430 (890) Net result 16,751 (17,184)

Other economic flows – other non-owner changes in equity Changes in physical asset revaluation surplus 22 14,977 – Changes in cash flow hedge deficit 22 1,094 336 Total other economic flows – other non-owner changes in equity 16,071 336 Comprehensive result 32,822 (16,848)

The comprehensive operating statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes included on pages 51 to 112.

47 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2011

Note 2011 2010 $’000 $’000

Assets Financial assets Cash and deposits 21 268,200 75,982 Receivables 8 80,604 63,781 Total financial assets 348,804 139,763

Non-financial assets Property, plant and equipment 9 265,587 189,779 Intangible assets 10 16,492 15,107 Other non-financial assets 11 476 544 Total non-financial assets 282,555 205,430 Total assets 631,359 345,193

Liabilities Payables 12 68,209 51,501 Borrowings 13 4,028 3,618 Provisions 14 25,218 23,772 Other liabilities 16 1,377 1,438 Total liabilities 98,832 80,329 Net assets 532,527 264,864

Equity Accumulated surplus/(deficit) 8,839 (7,912) Physical asset revaluation surplus 22 32,180 17,203 Cash flow hedge deficit 22 (344) (1,438) Contributed capital 491,852 257,011 Net worth 532,527 264,864

Commitments for expenditure 18 Contingent assets and contingent liabilities 19

The balance sheet should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes included on pages 51 to 112.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 48 Statement of changes in equity for the financial year ended 30 June 2011

Changes due to

Transactions Equity at Total with owner in Equity at 1 July comprehensive its capacity as 30 June Note 2010 result owners 2011 2011

Accumulated surplus/(deficit) (7,912) 16,751 – 8,839 (7,912) 16,751 – 8,839 Contributions by owners 257,011 – – 257,011 Capital appropriations – – 103,518 103,518 Withdrawal of equity – – (43,961) (43,961) Administrative restructure - net assets transferred – – 176,722 176,722 Net assets transferred to/from other government – – (1,438) (1,438) entities 257,011 – 234,841 491,852 Physical asset revaluation surplus 22 17,203 14,977 – 32,180 Cash flow hedge deficit 22 (1,438) 1,094 – (344) 15,765 16,071 – 31,836 Total equity at end of financial year 264,864 32,822 234,841 532,527

2010

Accumulated surplus/(deficit) 9,272 (17,184) – (7,912) 9,272 (17,184) – (7,912) Contributions by owners 223,752 – – 223,752 Capital appropriations – – 103,688 103,688 Withdrawal of equity – – (70,429) (70,429) 223,752 – 33,259 257,011 Physical asset revaluation surplus 22 17,203 – – 17,203 Cash flow hedge deficit 22 (1,774) 336 – (1,438) 15,429 336 – 15,765 Total equity at end of financial year 248,453 (16,848) 33,259 264,864

The statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes included on pages 51 to 112.

49 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Cash flow statement for the financial year ended 30 June 2011

Note 2011 2010 $’000 $’000

Cash flows from operating activities Receipts from Government 606,783 574,248 Interest received 2,826 2,270 Total receipts 609,609 576,518

Payments Payments to other entities (5,187) 40 Goods and Services Tax paid to the ATO (1) (3,153) 6,214 Payments of grant and other transfers (406,659) (402,547) Payments to suppliers and employees (164,695) (183,778) Capital asset charge payments (5,831) (5,779) Interest and other costs of finance paid (198) (251) Total payments (585,723) (586,101) Net cash flows from/(used in) operating activities 21(b) 23,886 (9,583)

Cash flows from investing activities Payments for non-financial assets (67,527) (58,774) Net cash flows from/(used in) investing activities (67,527) (58,774)

Cash flows from financing activities Owner contributions by State Government 235,859 50,897 Net cash flows from/(used in) financing activities 235,859 50,897 Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 192,218 (17,460) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year 75,982 93,442 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 21(a) 268,200 75,982

The cash flow statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes included on pages51 to 112. 1) Goods and services tax paid to ATO is presented on a net basis

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 50 Notes to the financial statements Contents

Note 01 Summary of significant accounting policies 52 Note 02 Departmental (controlled) outputs 68 Note 03 Administered (non-controlled) items 72 Note 04 Income from transactions 76 Note 05 Expenses from transactions 77 Note 06 Other economic flows included in net result 80 Note 07 Restructuring of administrative arrangements 81 Note 08 Receivables 83 Note 09 Property, plant and equipment 85 Note 10 Intangible assets 89 Note 11 Other non-financial assets 89 Note 12 Payables 90 Note 13 Borrowings 91 Note 14 Provisions 92 Note 15 Superannuation 93 Note 16 Other liability disclosures 93 Note 17 Leases 94 Note 18 Commitments for expenditure 95 Note 19 Contingent assets and contingent liabilities 95 Note 20 Financial instruments 96 Note 21 Cash flow information 105 Note 22 Reserves and accumulated surplus 106 Note 23 Summary of compliance with annual Parliamentary and special appropriations 107 Note 24 Annotated income agreements 108 Note 25 Trust account balances 109 Note 26 Responsible persons 110 Note 27 Remuneration of executives 111 Note 28 Remuneration of auditors 112 Note 29 Subsequent events 112

51 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies

The annual financial statements represent the audited general and also future periods that are affected by the revision. purpose financial statements for the Department of Planning Judgements made by management in the application of AASs and Community Development. that have significant effects on the financial statements and estimates, with a risk of material adjustments in the next year, The purpose of the report is to provide users with information are disclosed throughout the notes to the financial statements. about the Department’s stewardship of resources entrusted to it. This report has been prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention. Historical cost is based on the fair (a) Statement of compliance values of the consideration given in exchange for assets. These general purpose financial statements have been Exceptions to the historical cost convention include: prepared in accordance with the Financial Management Act • non-financial physical assets which, subsequent to 1994 (FMA) and applicable Australian Accounting Standards acquisition, are measured at a revalued amount being their (AAS), which include Interpretations, issued by the Australian fair value at the date of the revaluation less any subsequent Accounting Standards Board (AASB). In particular, they are accumulated depreciation and subsequent impairment presented in a manner consistent with the requirements of losses. Revaluations are made with sufficient regularity to the AASB 1049 Whole-of-Government and General Sector ensure that the carrying amounts do not materially differ Financial Reporting. from their fair value Where appropriate, those AAS paragraphs applicable to • the fair value of an asset other than land is generally based not-for-profit entities have been applied. on its depreciated replacement value The annual financial statements were authorised for issue by • available-for-sale investments which are measured at fair the Secretary of the Department of Planning and Community value with movements reflected in equity until the asset is Development on 12 August 2011. derecognised.

Accounting policies are selected and applied in a manner The accounting policies set out below have been applied in which ensures that the resulting financial information satisfies preparing the financial statements for the year ended 30 June the concepts of relevance and reliability, thereby ensuring that 2011 and the comparative information presented for the year the substance of the underlying transactions or other events ended 30 June 2010. is reported. (c) Reporting entity (b) Basis of accounting preparation and measurement The financial statements cover the Department of Planning and Community Development (the Department) as an The accrual basis of accounting has been applied in the individual reporting entity. The Department is a government preparation of these financial statements whereby assets, department of the State of Victoria, established pursuant liabilities, equity, income and expenses are recognised in the to an order made by the Premier under the Administrative reporting period to which they relate, regardless of when cash Arrangements Act 1983. Its principal address is: is received or paid. Department of Planning and Community Development These financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, 1 Spring Street the functional and presentation currency of the Department. Melbourne VIC 3000 In the application of AAS, judgments, estimates and The Department is an administrative agency acting on behalf assumptions are required to be made about carrying values of the Crown. of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from The financial statements include all the controlled activities of other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions the Department of Planning and Community Development. are based on professional judgements derived from historical A description of the nature of the Department’s operations experience and various other factors that are believed to be and its principal activities is included in the report of reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ operations from page 7 to 42, which does not form part of from these estimates. these financial statements. The estimates and associated assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 52 Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

Objectives and funding (d) Administered items The Department’s has four objectives which link and drive Certain resources are administered by the Department on the efforts of the Department’s portfolios and agencies: behalf of the State. While the Department is accountable for the transactions involving administered items, it does not have • planning communities for growth and change the discretion to deploy the resources for its own benefit or • investing in communities achievement of its objectives. Accordingly, transactions and • growing regional and rural Victoria balances relating to administered items are not recognised as • improving organisational performance. departmental income, expenses, assets or liabilities within the body of the financial statements. The Department is predominantly funded by accrual-based Administered income includes taxes, fees and fines and the parliamentary appropriations for the provision of outputs that proceeds from the sale of administered surplus land and are further described in Note 2 Departmental (controlled) buildings. Administered assets include government income outputs. It provides on a fee-for-service basis various goods earned but yet to be collected. Administered liabilities include and services. The fees charged for these services are government expenses incurred but yet to be paid. determined by prevailing market forces. Except as otherwise disclosed, administered resources are Outputs of the Department accounted for on an accrual basis using same accounting Information about the Department’s output activities, and policies adopted for recognition of the departmental items in the expenses, income, assets and liabilities which are the financial statements. Both controlled and administered reliably attributable to those output activities, is set out in items of the Department are consolidated into the financial the output activities schedule (Note 2). Information about statements of the State. expenses, income, assets and liabilities administered by Disclosures related to administered items can be found in the Department are given in the schedule of administered Note 3. expenses and income and the schedule of administered assets and liabilities (see Note 3). Other trust activities on behalf of parties As a consequence of machinery-of-government external to the Victorian Government administrative changes announced in December 2010, The Department has responsibility for transactions and output details reflect the actual period of responsibility for the balances relating to trust funds on behalf of third parties Department of Planning and Community Development, being external to the Victorian Government. Income, expenses, for the period to 31 December 2010 for the old outputs and assets and liabilities managed on behalf of third parties are not from 01 January 2011 to 30 June 2011 for the new output recognised in these financial statements as they are managed structure. Comparative amounts have not been adjusted. on a fiduciary and custodial basis, and therefore are not Details of assets and liabilities transferred into the Department controlled by the Department or the Victorian Government. of Planning and Community Development and other These transactions and balances are reported in Note 25. information relating to machinery-of-government changes are reflected in Note 7 restructuring of administrative (e) Scope and presentation of financial arrangements. statements Comprehensive operating statement Income and expenses in the comprehensive operating statement are classified according to whether or not they arise from ‘transactions’ or ‘other economic flows’. This classification is consistent with the whole-of-government reporting format and is allowed under AASB 101 Presentation of financial statements.

53 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

‘Transactions’ and ‘other economic flows’ are defined by the (f) income from transactions Australian system of government finance statistics: concepts, sources and methods 2005 Cat. No. 5514.0 published by the Income is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the Australian Bureau of Statistics. economic benefits will flow to the entity and the income can be reliably measured. ‘Transactions’ are those economic flows that are considered to arise as a result of policy decisions, usually interactions Appropriation income between two entities by mutual agreement. Transactions Appropriated income becomes controlled and is recognised also include flows within an entity, such as depreciation by the Department when it is appropriated from the where the owner is simultaneously acting as the owner of Consolidated Fund by the Victorian Parliament and applied to the depreciating asset and as the consumer of the service the purposes defined under the relevant appropriations act. provided by the asset. Taxation is regarded as mutually Additionally, the Department is permitted under Section 29 of agreed interactions between the Government and taxpayers. the Financial Management Act 1994 to have certain income Transactions can be in kind (e.g. assets provided/given free annotated to the annual appropriation. The income which of charge or for nominal consideration) or where the final forms part of a Section 29 agreement is recognised by the consideration is cash. Department and the receipts paid into the Consolidated Fund ‘Other economic flows’ are changes arising from market as an administered item. At the point of income recognition, re-measurements. They include gains and losses from Section 29 provides for an equivalent amount to be added disposals, revaluations and impairments of non-current to the annual appropriation. Examples of receipts which can physical and intangible asset and fair value changes of form part of a Section 29 agreement are Commonwealth financial instruments. specific purpose grants, municipal council special purpose grants, the proceeds from the sale of assets and income from The net result is equivalent to profit or loss derived in the sale of products and services. accordance with AASs. Where applicable, amounts disclosed as income are net of Balance sheet allowances, duties and taxes. All amounts of income over Assets and liabilities are presented in liquidity order with which the Department does not have control are disclosed assets aggregated into financial assets and non-financial as administered income in the schedule of administered assets. income and expenses (see Note 3). Income is recognised for each of the Department’s major activities as follows: Current and non-current assets and liabilities (those expected to be recovered or settled beyond 12 months) are disclosed in Output appropriations the notes, where relevant. Income from the outputs the Department provides to Government is recognised when those outputs have been Cash flow statement delivered and the relevant minister has certified delivery Cash flows are classified according to whether or not they of those outputs in accordance with specified performance arise from operating activities, investing activities, or financing criteria. activities. This classification is consistent with requirements Special appropriations under AASB 107 Statement of cash flows. Under section 3.6.12 of the Gambling Regulations Act 2003, income related to the Community Support Fund is recognised Statement of changes in equity when the amount appropriated for that purpose is due and The statement of changes in equity presents reconciliations payable to the Department. As a result of machinery-of- of each non-owner and owner equity opening balance at the government changes the Community Support Fund is no beginning of the reporting period to the closing balance at the longer administered by the Department with effect from 1 end of the reporting period. It also shows separately changes January 2011 (see Note 7). due to amounts recognised in the comprehensive result and Under section 201VC of the Planning and Environment Act amounts recognised in other comprehensive income related 1987 income related to the Growth Areas Public Transport to other non owner-changes in equity. Fund (GAPTF) and the Building New Communities Fund (BNCF) is recognised when the amount appropriated for that purpose is due and payable to the Department.

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Interest Commonwealth grants Interest income includes interest received on bank Grants payable by the Commonwealth Government are term deposits. recognised as income when the Department gains control of the underlying assets. Where such grants are payable into Interest income is recognised on a time proportionate the Consolidated Fund, they are reported as administered basis that takes into account the effective yield on the income. For reciprocal grants, the Department is deemed financial asset. to have assumed control when the performance has Sales of goods and services occurred under the grant. For non-reciprocal grants, the Department is deemed to have assumed control when the Income from the supply of services grant is received or receivable. Conditional grants may be Income from the provision of services is recognised by reciprocal or non-reciprocal depending on the terms of the reference to the stage of completion basis. The income grant. Commonwealth grants are disclosed as income in the is recognised when: schedule of Administered Items (see Note 3). • the amount of the income, stage of completion and Other income transaction costs incurred can be reliably measured Other income consists of gains or losses on disposal of • it is probable that the economic benefits associated with property, plant and equipment. Any gain or loss on disposal the transaction will flow to the Department. is recognised at the date control of the asset is passed to the Under the stage of completion method, income is recognised buyer and is determined after deducting from the proceeds by reference to labour hours supplied or to labour hours the carrying value of the asset at that time. supplied as a percentage of total services to be performed in each annual reporting period. (g) expenses from transactions

Income from sale of goods Expenses are recognised as they are incurred and reported in the financial year to which they relate. Income from the sale of goods is recognised by the Department when: Employee expenses • the Department no longer has any of the significant risks These expenses include all costs related to employment and rewards of ownership of the goods transferred to the (other than superannuation which is accounted for buyer separately) including wages and salaries, fringe benefits • the Department no longer has continuing managerial tax, leave entitlements, redundancy payments and Work involvement to the degree usually associated with Cover premiums. ownership, nor effective control over the goods sold Superannuation – State superannuation defined • the amount of income, and the costs incurred or to be benefit plans incurred in respect of the transactions can be reliably The amount recognised in the comprehensive operating measured statement in relation to employer contributions for members of • it is probable that the economic benefits associated with defined benefit superannuation plans is simply the employer the transactions will flow to the Department contributions that are paid or payable to these plans during • sale of goods and services includes regulatory fees which the reporting period. The level of these contributions will vary are recognised at the time the regulatory fee is billed. depending upon the relevant rules of each plan, and is based upon actuarial advice. Grants The Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) in their Grants from third parties (other than contribution by owners) annual financial statements, disclose on behalf of the State are recognised as income in the reporting period in which the as the sponsoring employer, the net defined benefit cost Department gains control over the underlying assets. related to the members of these plans. Refer to DTF’s annual financial statements for more detailed disclosures in relation to these plans.

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Depreciation and amortisation Other operating expenses All buildings, plant and equipment and other non-financial Other operating expenses generally represent the day to day physical assets that have a finite useful life are depreciated. running costs incurred in normal operations. Depreciation is generally calculated on a straight-line basis, Supplies and services at rates that allocate the asset’s value, less any estimated residual value, over its estimated useful life. Refer to Note 1(l) Supplies and services expenses are recognised as an for the depreciation policy for leasehold improvements. expense in the reporting period in which they are incurred. The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation Bad and doubtful debts method are reviewed at the end of each annual reporting Refer to Note 1(k) Impairment of financial assets. period, and adjustments made where appropriate. Fair value of assets and services provided free of charge The useful lives that have been used in calculation of or for nominal consideration depreciation are tabled in Note 9. Contributions of resources provided free of charge or for nominal consideration are recognised at their fair value when Land and core cultural assets, which are considered to have the transferee obtains control over them, irrespective of an indefinite life, are not depreciated. Depreciation is not whether restrictions or conditions are imposed over the use of recognised in respect of these assets as their service potential the contributions, unless received from another government has not, in any material sense, been consumed during the department or agency as a consequence of a restructuring of reporting period. administrative arrangements. In the latter case, such a transfer Intangible produced assets with finite useful lives are will be recognised at its carrying value. depreciated as an expense from transactions on a Contributions in the form of services are only recognised when systematic (typically straight line) basis over the asset’s a fair value can be reliably determined and the services would useful life. Depreciation begins when the asset is available have been purchased if not donated. for use, that is, when it is in the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner (h) other economic flows included in intended by management. net result The consumption of intangible non-produced assets with finite useful lives is not classified as a transaction, but as Other economic flows measure the change in volume or value amortisation and is included in the net result as an other of assets or liabilities that do not result from transactions. economic flow. Net gain/(loss) on non-financial assets Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not Net gain/(loss) on non-financial assets and liabilities includes depreciated or amortised, but are tested annually realised and unrealised gains and losses as follows: for impairment. Disposal of non-financial assets Interest expense Any gain or loss on the sale of non-financial assets is Interest expenses are recognised as expenses in the period in recognised at the date that control of the asset is passed which they are incurred. to the buyer and is determined after deducting from the proceeds the carrying value of the asset at that time. Grants and other expense transfers Impairment of non-financial assets Grants and other transfers to third parties (other than Goodwill and intangible assets not yet available for use or contribution to owners) are recognised as an expense in with indefinite useful lives are tested annually for impairment the reporting period in which they are paid or payable. They (as described below) and whenever there is an indication that include transactions such as grants, subsidies and other the asset may be impaired. transfer payments. Capital asset charge The capital asset charge is calculated on the budgeted carrying amount of applicable non-current financial assets.

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All other assets are assessed annually for indications of (i) Administered income impairment, except for: Taxes, fines and regulatory fees • financial assets • non-financial physical assets held for sale. The Department does not gain control over assets arising from taxes, fines and regulatory fees, consequently no income If there is an indication of impairment, the assets concerned is recognised in the Department’s financial statements. are tested as to whether their carrying value exceeds their The Department collects these amounts on behalf of the possible recoverable amount. Where an asset’s carrying value State. Accordingly, the amounts are disclosed as income exceeds its recoverable amount, the difference is written off in the schedule of Administered Items (see Note 3). Refer to as an other economic flow, except to the extent that the Note 1 (f) Income from transactions for the accounting write-down can be debited to an asset revaluation surplus of grants. amount applicable to that class of asset. If there is an indication that there has been a change in the Grants from the Commonwealth Government estimate of an asset’s recoverable amount since the last and other jurisdictions impairment loss was recognised, the carrying amount shall The Department’s administered grants mainly comprise be increased to its recoverable amount. This reversal of funds provided by the Commonwealth to assist the State impairment loss occurs only to the extent that the asset’s government in meeting general or specific service delivery carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount obligations, primarily for the purpose of aiding in the financing that would have been determined, net of depreciation and of the operations of the recipient, capital purposes and/or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised in for on-passing to other recipients. Grants also include grants prior years. for on passing from other jurisdictions. The Department It is deemed that, in the event of the loss of an asset, the does not have control over these grants, and the income future economic benefits arising from the use of the asset is not recognised in the Department’s financial statements. will be replaced unless a specific decision to the contrary Administered grants are disclosed in the schedule of has been made. The recoverable amount for most assets is administered items in Note 3. measured at the higher of depreciated replacement cost and fair value less costs to sell. Recoverable amount for assets (j) Financial instruments held primarily to generate net cash inflows is measured at Financial instruments arise out of contractual agreements the higher of the present value of future cash flows expected that give rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial to be obtained from the asset and fair value less costs to liability or equity instrument of another entity. Due to the sell. Refer to Note 1 (l) in relation to the recognition and nature of the Department’s activities, certain financial assets measurement of non financial assets. and financial liabilities arise under statute rather than a Net gain/(loss) on financial instruments contract. Such financial assets and financial liabilities do not meet the definition of financial instruments in AASB 132 Net gain/(loss) on financial instruments includes: Financial Instruments: Presentation. For example, statutory • impairment and reversal of impairment for financial receivables arising from taxes, fines and penalties do not instruments at amortised cost (refer to Note 1 (k)). meet the definition of financial instruments as they do not arise under contract. Other gains/(losses) from other economic flows Where relevant, for note disclosure purposes, a distinction is Other gains/(losses) from other economic flows include the made between those financial assets and financial liabilities gains or losses from: that meet the definition of financial instruments in accordance with AASB 132 and those that do not. • the revaluation of the present value of the long service leave liability due to changes in the bond interest rates. The following refers to financial instruments unless otherwise stated.

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Categories of non derivative financial The held to maturity category includes certain term deposits instruments for which the entity concerned intends to hold to maturity. The Department makes limited use of this classification Receivables because any sale or reclassification of more than an Receivables are financial instrument assets with fixed and insignificant amount of held to maturity investments not close determinable payments that are not quoted on an active to their maturity, would result in the whole category being market. These assets are initially recognised at fair value reclassified as available for sale. The Department would also plus any directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent be prevented from classifying investment securities as held to to initial measurement, loans and receivables are measured maturity for the current and the following two financial years. at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment. Financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit and loss Receivables category includes cash and deposits, term deposits with maturity greater than three months, trade Financial assets are categorised as fair value through profit receivables and other receivables, but not statutory or loss at trade date if they are classified as held for trading receivables. or designated as such upon initial recognition. Financial instrument assets are designated at fair value through profit or Available for sale financial assets loss on the basis that the financial assets form part of a group of financial assets that are managed by the entity concerned Available for sale financial instrument assets are those based on their fair values, and have their performance designated as available for sale or not classified in any other evaluated in accordance with documented risk management category of financial instrument asset. and investment strategies. Such assets are initially recognised at fair value. Subsequent Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss are to initial recognition, they are measured at fair value with gains initially measured at fair value and attributable transaction and losses arising from changes in fair value, recognised in costs are expensed as incurred. Subsequently, any changes ‘other economic flows – other non-owner changes in equity’ in fair value are recognised in the net result as other economic until the investments are disposed. flows. Any dividend or interest on a financial asset is Movements resulting from impairment and foreign currency recognised in the net result from transactions. changes are recognised in the net result as other economic flows. On disposal, the cumulative gain or loss previously Financial liabilities at amortised cost recognised in ‘Other economic flows – other non-owner Financial instrument liabilities are initially recognised on changes in equity’ is transferred to other economic flows in the date they are originated. They are initially measured at the net result. fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs. Fair value is determined in the manner described in Note 20 Subsequent to initial recognition, these financial instruments Financial instruments. are measured at amortised cost with any difference between the initial recognised amount and the redemption value being Available for sale category includes certain equity investments recognised in profit and loss over the period of the interest and those debt securities that are designated as available bearing liability, using the effective interest rate method. for sale. Financial instrument liabilities measured at amortised cost Held to maturity financial assets include all payables, deposits held and interest bearing arrangements other than those designated at fair value If the entity concerned has the positive intent and ability to through profit or loss. hold nominated investments to maturity, then such financial assets may be classified as held to maturity. Held to maturity Offsetting financial instruments financial assets are recognised initially at fair value plus any Financial instrument assets and liabilities are offset and the net directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial amount presented in the consolidated balance sheet when, recognition held to maturity financial assets are measured at and only when, the Department concerned has a legal right to amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any offset the amounts and intend either to settle on a net basis or impairment losses. to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

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Reclassification of financial instruments Receivables are recognised initially at fair value and Subsequent to initial recognition and under rare subsequently measured at amortised cost, using the effective circumstances, non derivative financial instruments assets interest method, less an allowance for impairment. that have not been designated at fair value through profit or A provision for doubtful receivables is made when there is loss upon recognition, may be reclassified out of the fair value objective evidence that the debts may not be collected and through profit or loss category, if they are no longer held for bad debts are written-off when identified (refer to Note 1 (k) the purpose of selling or repurchasing in the near term. Impairment of financial assets). Financial instrument assets that meet the definition of receivables may be reclassified out of the fair value through Derocognition of financial assets profit and loss category into the receivables category, where A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial they would have met the definition of receivables had they asset or part of a group of similar financial assets) is not been required to be classified as fair value through profit derecognised when: and loss. In these cases, the financial instrument assets may • the rights to receive cash flows from the asset have be reclassified out of the fair value through profit and loss expired, or category, if there is the intention and ability to hold them for the foreseeable future or until maturity. • the Department retains the right to receive cash flows from the asset, but has assumed an obligation to pay them in Available for sale financial instrument assets that meet full without material delay to a third party under a ‘pass the definition of receivables may be reclassified into the through’ arrangement, or receivables category if there is the intention and ability to • the Department has transferred its rights to receive cash hold them for the foreseeable future or until maturity. flows from the asset and either:

(k) Financial assets (a) has transferred substantially all the risk and rewards of the Cash and deposits asset, or (b) has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the Cash and deposits, including cash equivalents, comprise cash risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control on hand and cash at bank, deposits at call and those highly of the asset. liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less, which are held for the purpose of meeting short term Where the Department has neither transferred nor retained cash commitments rather than for investment purposes, and substantially all the risks and rewards or transferred control, which are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and the asset is recognised to the extent of the Department’s are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. continuing involvement in the asset. For cash flow preparation purposes, cash and cash Impairment of financial assets equivalents includes bank overdrafts, which are included as borrowings on the balance sheet. At the end of each reporting period, the Department assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset Receivables or group of financial assets is impaired. Objective evidence includes financial difficulties of the debtor, default payments, Receivables consist of: debts which are more than 60 days overdue, and changes in • statutory receivables, which include predominantly debtor credit ratings. All financial instrument assets, except amounts owing from the Victorian Government and those measured at fair value through profit or loss, are subject GST input tax credits recoverable to annual review for impairment. • contractual receivables, which include mainly debtors in Bad and doubtful debts for financial assets are assessed on relation to goods and services, and accrued investment a regular basis. Those bad debts considered as written off by income. mutual consent are classified as a transaction expense. Bad debts not written off by mutual consent and the allowance for Receivables that are contractual are classified as financial doubtful receivables are classified as ‘other economic flows’ in instruments. Statutory receivables are not classified as the net result. financial instruments.

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The amount of the allowance is the difference between the opportunities that may be available in relation to the asset financial asset’s carrying amount and the present value of are not taken into account until it is virtually certain that the estimated future cash flows, discounted at the effective restrictions will no longer apply. interest rate. The fair value of cultural assets and collections, heritage In assessing impairment of statutory (non-contractual) financial assets and other non-financial physical assets that the State assets, which are not financial instruments, professional intends to preserve because of their unique historical, cultural judgement is applied in assessing materiality using estimates, or environmental attributes, are measured at the replacement averages and other computational methods in accordance cost of the asset less, where applicable, accumulated with AASB 136 Impairment of Assets. depreciation (calculated on the basis of such cost to reflect the already consumed or expired future economic benefits of (l) non-financial assets the asset) and any accumulated impairment. These policies and any legislative limitations and restrictions imposed on their Non-financial assets classified as held-for-sale, use and/or disposal may impact their fair value. including disposal group assets The fair value of plant, equipment and vehicles, is normally Non-financial physical assets (including disposal group assets) determined by reference to the asset’s depreciated are treated as current and classified as held-for-sale if their replacement cost. For plant, equipment and vehicles, existing carrying amount will be recovered through a sale transaction depreciated historical cost is generally a reasonable proxy for rather than through continuing use. depreciated replacement cost because of the short lives of This condition is regarded as met only when: the assets concerned. • the asset is available for immediate use in the current Certain assets are acquired under finance leases. Refer condition to notes 1(n) Leases and 1(p) Commitments in relation to such assets. • the sale is highly probable and the asset’s sale is expected to be completed within twelve months from The cost of constructed non-financial physical assets includes the date of classification. the cost of all materials used in construction, direct labour on the project, and an appropriate proportion of variable and The non-financial physical assets, related liabilities and fixed overheads. financial assets are measured at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell, and are not subject to Where an asset is received for no or nominal consideration, depreciation or amortisation. the cost is the asset’s fair value at the date of acquisition. For the accounting policy on impairment of non-financial Property, plant and equipment physical assets under Note 1 (h) Impairment of All non-financial physical assets are measured initially at cost non-financial assets. and subsequently revalued at fair value less accumulated Leasehold improvements depreciation and impairment. The cost of a leasehold improvements is capitalised as an The initial cost for non-financial physical assets under a asset and depreciated over the remaining term of the lease finance lease (refer to Note 1(n) ) is measured at amounts or the estimated useful life of the improvements, whichever equal to the fair value of leased asset or, if lower, the present is the shorter. value of the minimum lease payments, each determined at the inception of the lease. Restrictive nature of cultural and heritage assets, Crown land and infrastructures Where an asset is received for nominal consideration, the cost Certain agencies hold cultural assets, heritage assets, is the asset’s fair value at the date of acquisition. Crown land and infrastructures, which are deemed worthy Non-financial physical assets such as other Crown land, and of preservation because of the social rather than financial heritage assets are measured at fair value with regard to the benefits they provide to the community. Consequently, there property’s highest and best use after due consideration is are certain limitations and restrictions imposed on their use made for any legal or constructive restrictions imposed on and/or disposal. the asset, public announcements or commitments made in relation to the intended use of the asset. Theoretical

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Non-financial physical assets constructed by Intangible assets the Department Purchased intangible assets are initially recognised at The cost of non-financial physical assets constructed by cost. Subsequently, intangible assets with finite useful lives the Department includes the cost of all materials used in are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and construction, direct labour on the project, and an appropriate accumulated impairment losses. Costs incurred subsequent proportion of variable and fixed overheads. to initial acquisition are capitalised when it is expected that Revaluations of non-financial physical assets additional future economic benefits will flow to the State. Non-financial physical assets are measured at fair value in When the recognition criteria in AASB 138 Are met, internally accordance with the Financial Reporting Directions (FRDs) generated intangible assets are recognised and measured at issued by the Minister for Finance. A full revaluation normally cost less accumulate amortisation and impairment. occurs every five years, based upon the asset’s government purpose classification, but may occur more frequently if Refer to Note 1 (g) Depreciation and Amortisation and fair value assessments indicate material changes in values. Note 1 (h) Impairment of non-financial assets. Independent valuers are generally used to conduct these An internally generated intangible asset arising from scheduled revaluations. Certain infrastructure assets are development (or from the development phase of an internal revalued using specialised advisors. Any interim revaluations project) is recognised if, and only if, all of the following are arise from differences between an asset’s carrying value and demonstrated: fair value. (a) the technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset Revaluation increases or decreases arise from differences so that it will be available for use or sell between an asset’s carrying value and fair value. (b) an intention to complete the intangible asset and use Net revaluation increases (where the carrying amount of a or sell it class of assets is increased as a result of a revaluation) are (c) the ability to use or sell the intangible asset recognised in ‘Other economic flows- other movements in (d) the intangible asset will generate probable future economic equity’ and accumulated equity under the asset revaluation benefits surplus. However, the net revaluation increase is recognised in the net result to the extent that it reverses a net revaluation (e) the availability of adequate technical, financial and other decrease in respect of the same class of property, plant resources to complete the development and to use or sell and equipment previously recognised as an expense (other the intangible asset economic flows) in the net result. (f) the ability to measure reliably the expenditure attributable to the intangible asset during its development. Net revaluation decreases are recognised immediately as other economic flows in the net result, except that the net Other non-financial assets revaluation decrease shall be recognised in ‘other economic flows- other movement in equity’ to the extent that a credit Prepayments balance exists in the asset revaluation surplus in respect of Other non-financial assets include prepayments which the same class of property, plant and equipment. The net represent payments in advance of receipt of goods or services revaluation decrease recognised in ‘other economic flows- or that part of expenditure made in one accounting period other movements in equity’ reduces the amount accumulated covering a term extending beyond that period. in equity under the asset revaluation surplus. (m) Liabilities Revaluation increases and decreases relating to individual assets within a class of property, plant and equipment, are Borrowings offset against one another within that class but are not offset in respect of assets in different classes. Any asset revaluation Borrowings are initially measured at fair value, being the surplus is not normally transferred to accumulated funds on cost of the borrowings, net of transaction costs (refer to de-recognition of the relevant asset. Note 1(n) Leases). Subsequent to initial recognition, borrowings are measured at amortised cost with any difference between the initial recognised amount and the redemption value being recognised in net result over the period of the borrowing using the effective interest method.

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Payables (i) Wages and salaries, annual leave Payables consist of: and sick leave Liabilities for wages and salaries and annual leave are • contractual payables, such as accounts payable, recognised in the provision for employee benefits, classified and unearned income. Accounts payable represent as current liabilities. Those liabilities which are expected liabilities for goods and services provided to the to be settled within 12 months of the reporting period, are Department prior to the end of the financial year that are measured at the nominal values. unpaid, and arise when the Department becomes obliged to make future payments in respect of the purchase of Those liabilities that are not expected to be settled within the goods and services; and statutory payables, such as 12 months are recognised in the provision for employee goods and services tax and fringe benefits tax payables. benefits as current liabilities, but are measured at present value of the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities Contractual payables are classified as financial instruments are settled using the remuneration rate expected to apply at and categorised as financial liabilities at amortised cost (refer the time of settlement. to note 1(j) Financial Instruments. Statutory payables are recognised and measured similarly to contractual payables, (ii) Long service leave but are not classified as financial instruments and not included in the category of financial liabilities at amortised cost, Liability for long service leave (LSL) is recognised in the because the do not arise from a contract. provision for employee benefits. Provisions Unconditional LSL is disclosed in the notes to the financial statements as a current liability even where the Department Provisions are recognised when the Department has a present does not expect to settle the liability within 12 months obligation, the future sacrifice of economic benefits is probable, because it will not have the unconditional right to defer the and the amount of the provision can be measured reliably. settlement of the entitlement should an employee take leave within 12 months. The amount recognised as a liability is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation The components of this current LSL liability are measured at; at the reporting period, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where a provision is • nominal value – component that the Department expects measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present to settle within 12 months; and obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those • present value – component that the Department does cash flows, using discount rate that reflects the time value of not expect to settle within 12 months. money and risks specific to the provision. Conditional LSL is disclosed as a non-current liability. When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle There is an unconditional right to defer the settlement of the a provision are expected to be received from a third party, the entitlement until the employee has completed the requisite receivable is recognised as an asset if it is virtually certain that years of service. recovery will be received and the amount of the receivable can be measured reliably. This non-current LSL liability is measured at present value. Any gain or loss following revaluation of the present value of Employee benefits non-current LSL liability is recognised as a transaction, except Provision is made for benefits accruing to employees in to the extent that a gain or loss arises due to changes in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave and long service bond interest rates for which it is then recognised as an ‘other leave for services rendered to the reporting date. economic flow’ (refer to Note 1(h) Other gains/(losses) from other economic flows).

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(iii) Termination benefits Operating leases Termination benefits are payable when employment is Department as lessee terminated before the normal retirement date, or when an Operating lease payments, including any contingent rentals, employee accepts a voluntary redundancy in exchange are recognised as an expense in the comprehensive for these benefits. The Department recognises termination operating statement on a straight-line basis over the lease benefits when it is demonstrably committed to either term, except where another systematic basis is more terminating the employment of current employees according representative of the time pattern of the benefits derived to a detailed formal plan without possibility of withdrawal or from the use of the leased asset. The leased asset is not providing termination benefits as a result of an offer made recognised in the balance sheet. to encourage voluntary redundancy. Benefits falling due more than 12 months after balance sheet are discounted to All incentives for the agreement of a new or renewed present value. operating lease are recognised as an integral part of the net consideration agreed for the use of the leased asset, Employee benefits on-costs irrespective of the incentive’s nature or form or the timing Employee benefits on-costs such as payroll tax, workers of payments. compensation and superannuation are recognised separately In the event that lease incentives are received to enter from the provision for employee benefits. into operating leases, the aggregate cost of incentives are Derecognition of financial liabilities recognised as a reduction of rental expense over the lease term on a straight-line basis, unless another systematic basis (refer to Note 1(j)) is more representative of the time pattern in which economic (n) Leases benefits from the leased asset are consumed. A lease is a right to use an asset for an agreed period of time (o) equity in exchange for payment. Contributions by owners Leases are classified at their inception as either operating or finance leases based on the economic substance of the Additions to net assets which have been designated as agreement so as to reflect the risks and rewards incidental contributions by owners are recognised as contributed to ownership. Leases of property, plant and equipment are capital. Other transfers that are in the nature of contributions classified as finance infrastructure leases whenever the terms or distributions have also been designated as contributions of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of by owners. ownership from the lessor to the lessee. All other leases are Transfers of net assets arising from administrative classified as operating leases. restructurings are treated as distributions to or contributions Finance leases by owners. Department as lessee (p) commitments At the commencement of the lease term, finance leases are Commitments are disclosed at their nominal value and initially recognised as assets and liabilities at amounts equal inclusive of the goods and services tax (GST) payable. In to the fair value of the lease property or, if lower, the present addition, where it is considered appropriate and provides value of the minimum lease payment, each determined at the additional relevant information to users, the net present values inception of the lease. The lease asset is depreciated over the of significant individual projects are stated. shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the term of the lease. (q) contingent assets and contingent Minimum finance lease payments are apportioned between liabilities reduction of the outstanding lease liability, and periodic Contingent assets and contingent liabilities are not recognised finance expense which is calculated using the interest rate in the balance sheet, but are disclosed by way of a note and, implicit in the lease and charged directly to the comprehensive if quantifiable, are measured at nominal value. Contingent operating statement. Contingent rentals associated with assets and liabilities are presented inclusive of GST receivable finance leases are recognised as an expense in the period in or payable respectively. which they are incurred.

63 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

(r) Accounting for the Goods and periods, the hedge is expected to be highly effective in Services tax (GSt) achieving offsetting changes in fair value or cash flows attributable to the hedged risk during the period for which Income, expenses and assets are recognised net of the the hedge is designated. amount of associated GST, unless the GST incurred is not recoverable from the taxation authority. In this case it is DPCD’s counterparty on its derivative contracts is TCV which recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or is AAA rated and on an ongoing basis DPCD will monitor any as part of the expense. changes in the credit rating of TCV. Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the (u) Rounding of amounts amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation Amounts in the financial statements have been rounded to the authority is included with other receivables or payables in nearest thousand dollars, unless otherwise stated. Figures in the balance sheet. the financial statements may not equate due to rounding. Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST (v) Growth Areas infrastructure contribution components of cash flows arising from investing or financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to the On Tuesday 25 May 2010 the Parliament of Victoria passed taxation authority, are presented as operating cash flow. the Planning and Environment Amendment (Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution) Bill 2009 (Vic) (GAIC Bill). The (s) events after reporting period GAIC Bill received the Royal Assent on 1 June 2010, and began operation on 1 July 2010. Assets, liabilities, income or expenses arise from past transactions or other past events. Where the transactions The GAIC provisions will affect any land brought into the urban result from an agreement between the Department and growth boundary in 2005-06 and in the future which is zoned other parties, the transactions are only recognised when the for urban development. agreement is irrevocable at or before the end of the reporting It is incurred on the first relevant property transaction or: period. Adjustments are made to amounts recognised in the financial statements for events which occur after the reporting • the purchase/transfer of the land, or period and before the date the financial statements are • the subdivision of the land, or authorised for issue, where those events provide information • an application for building permit for major building works about conditions which existed in the reporting period. Note has occurred on or since 2 December 2008. disclosure is made about events between the end of the reporting period and the date the financial statements are The revenue collected from GAIC will be held in two separate authorised for issue where the events relate to conditions funds, the Growth Areas Public Transport Fund (GAPTF) and which arose after the end of the reporting period and which the Building New Communities Fund (BNCF). may have a material impact on the results of subsequent The Department will be responsible for the administration of reporting periods. both of the created funds.

(t) Derivative financial instruments (w) AASs issued that are not yet effective and hedging Certain new AASs have been published that are not DPCD has entered into forward exchange contracts where mandatory for the 30 June 2011 reporting period. DTF it agrees to buy specified amounts of foreign exchange assesses the impact of all these new standards and advises currency in the future. the Department of their applicability and early adoption where applicable. Hedging As at 30 June 2011, the following standards and DPCD has elected to apply hedge accounting following interpretations that are applicable to the Department had a strict criteria and the hedges are categorised as cash been issued but are not mandatory for the financial year flow hedges. ending 30 June 2011. Standards and Interpretations that DPCD tests each of the designated cash flow hedges for are not applicable to the Department have been omitted. effectiveness on settlement of the hedge and at reporting The Department has not early adopted these standards. date. At the inception of the hedge and in subsequent

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Standard/Interpretation Summary Applicable Impact on public sector for annual entity reporting financial statements periods AASB 9 Financial instruments This standard simplifies requirements Beginning Detail of impact is still for the classification and measurement 1 January 2013 being assessed. of financial assets resulting from Phase 1 of the IASB’s project to replace IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement (AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement). AASB 124 Related Party Disclosures Government related entities have been Beginning Preliminary assessment (Dec 2009) granted partial exemption with certain 1 January 2011 suggests the impact is disclosure requirements. insignificant. AASB 1053 Application of Tiers of This Standard establishes a differential Beginning The Victorian Government Australian Accounting Standards financial reporting framework consisting 1 July 2013 is currently considering of two tiers of reporting requirements the impacts of Reduced for preparing general purpose financial Disclosure Requirements statements. (RDRs) for certain public sector entities and has not decided if RDRs will be implemented to the Victorian Public Sector. AASB 2009-11 Amendments to This Standard gives effect to Beginning Detail of impact is still Australian Accounting Standards consequential changes arising from the 1 January 2013 being assessed. arising from AASB 9 [AASB 1, 3, 4, issuance of AASB 9. 5, 7, 101, 102, 108, 112, 118, 121, 127, 128, 131, 132, 136, 139, 1023 and 1038 and Interpretations 10 and 12] AASB 2009-12 Amendments to This standard amends AASB 8 to Beginning The amendments only Australian Accounting Standards require an entity to exercise judgement 1 January 2011 apply to those entities to [AASB 5, 8, 108, 110, 112, 119, in assessing whether a government and whom AASB 8 applies, 133, 137, 139, 1023 and 1031 entities known to be under the control which are for-profit and Interpretations 2, 4, 16, 1039 of that government are considered a entities except for-profit and 1052] single customer for purposes of certain government departments. operating segment disclosures. This Detail of impact is still standard also makes numerous editorial being assessed. amendments to other AASs. AASB 2009-14 Amendments Amendments to Interpretation 14 arise Beginning Expected to have no to Australian Interpretation – from the issuance of prepayments of a 1 January 2011 significant impact. Prepayments of a Minimum minimum funding requirement. Funding Requirement [AASB Interpretation 14]

65 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

Standard/Interpretation Summary Applicable Impact on public sector for annual entity reporting financial statements periods AASB 2010-2 Amendments to This Standard makes amendments to Beginning Does not affect financial Australian Accounting Standards many Australian Accounting Standards, 1 July 2013 measurement or arising from Reduced Disclosure including Interpretations, to introduce recognition, so is not Requirements reduced disclosure requirements to expected to have any the pronouncements for application by impact on financial result certain types of entities. or position. May reduce some note disclosures in financial statements. AASB 2010-4 Further Amendments This Standard makes numerous Beginning No significant impact on to Australian Accounting improvements designed to enhance the 1 January 2011 the financial statements. Standards arising from the Annual clarity of standards. Improvements Project [AASB 1, AASB 7, AASB 101 & AASB 134 and Interpretation 13] AASB 2010-5 Amendments to This amendment contains editorial Beginning No significant impact on Australian Accounting Standards corrections to a range of Australian 1 January 2011 the financial statements. [AASB 1, 3, 4, 5, 101, 107, 112, Accounting Standards and 118, 119, 121, 132, 133, 134, Interpretations, which includes 137, 139, 140, 1023 & 1038 and amendments to reflect changes made Interpretations 112, 115, 127, to the text of IFRSs by the IASB. 132 & 1042] AASB 2010-6 Amendments This amendment adds and changes Beginning This may impact on to Australian Accounting Standards disclosure requirements about the 1 July 2011 departments and – Disclosures on Transfers of transfer of financial assets. This includes public sector entities Financial Assets [AASB 1 & the nature and risk of the financial as it creates additional AASB 7] assets. disclosure for transfers of financial assets. Detail of impact is still being assessed. AASB 2010-7 Amendments to These amendments are in relation to the Beginning This amendment may Australian Accounting Standards introduction of AASB 9. 1 January 2013 have an impact on arising from AASB 9 (December departments and public 2010) [AASB 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 101, 102, sector bodies as AASB 9 108, 112, 118, 120, 121, 127, 128, is a new standard and it 131, 132, 136, 137, 139, 1023 & changes the requirements 1038 and Interpretations 2, 5, 10, of numerous standards. 12, 19 & 127] Detail of impact is still being assessed. AASB 2010-8 Amendments to This amendment provides a practical Beginning This amendment provides Australian Accounting Standards approach for measuring deferred tax 1 January 2012 additional clarification – Deferred Tax: Recovery of assets and deferred tax liabilities when through practical Underlying Assets [AASB 112] measuring investment property by guidance. using the fair value model in AASB 140 Investment Property.

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Standard/Interpretation Summary Applicable Impact on public sector for annual entity reporting financial statements periods AASB 2010-9 Amendments to This amendment provides guidance Beginning Amendment unlikely to Australian Accounting Standards – for entities emerging from severe 1 July 2011 impact on public sector Severe Hyperinflation and Removal hyperinflation who are going to resume entities. of Fixed Dates for First-time presenting Australian Accounting Adopters [AASB 1] Standards financial statements or entities that are going to present Australian Accounting Standards financial statements for the first time. It provides relief for first-time adopters from having to reconstruct transactions that occurred before their date of transition to Australian Accounting Standards. AASB 2011-1 Amendments to This amendment affects multiple Beginning This amendment will have Australian Accounting Standards Australian Accounting Standards and 1 July 2011 no significant impact on arising from the Trans-Tasman AASB Interpretations for the objective public sector bodies. Convergence Project [AASB 1, of increased alignment with IFRSs and AASB 5, AASB 101, AASB 107, achieving harmonisation between both AASB 108, AASB 121, AASB Australian and New Zealand Standards. 128, AASB 132 & AASB 134 and It achieves this by removing guidance Interpretations 2, 112 & 113] and definitions from some Australian Accounting Standards, without changing their requirements. AASB 2011-2 Amendments to The objective of this amendment is to Beginning The Victorian Government Australian Accounting Standards include some additional disclosure from 1 July 2013 is currently considering arising from the Trans-Tasman the Trans-Tasman Convergence Project the impacts of Reduced Convergence Project – Reduced and to reduce disclosure requirements Disclosure Requirements Disclosure Requirements [AASB 101 for entities preparing general purpose (RDRs) and has not & AASB 1054] financial statements under Australian decided if RDRs will be Accounting Standards – Reduced implemented to Victorian Disclosure Requirements. Public Sector. AASB 2011-3 Amendments to This amends AASB 1049 to clarify the Beginning This amendment Australian Accounting Standards definition of the ABS GFS Manual, and 1 July 2012 provides clarification – Orderly Adoption of Changes to to facilitate the adoption of changes to users on the version the ABS GFS Manual and Related to the ABS GFS Manual and related of the GFS Manual to Amendments [AASB 1049] disclosures. be used and what to disclose if the latest GFS Manual is not used. No impact on performance measurements will occur.

67 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Note 2. Departmental (controlled) outputs

A description of Departmental outputs performed during Objectives the year ended 30 June 2011, and the objectives of these outputs, are summarised below. This output aims to: • provide support for volunteering, community information Planning communities for growth and change and community technology, community building, transport Description of output connections, community enterprises, community infrastructure and for strengthening community sector organisations This output contributes to ensuring that housing growth • assist the local government sector to develop sustainable is occurring in priority areas, heritage sites are valued and service delivery and asset management policies and practices Victorians have improved access to services, infrastructure, community facilities and open space. • encourage and support best practice and continuous development in local council governance Objectives • support the Victoria Grants Commission. This output aims to: Changes in outputs • implement strategies for sustainable metropolitan and regional development The Regional development functions output from the Department • deliver associated urban design and development of Business and Innovation and the Integrated transport planning programs functions from the Department of Transport have been transferred • streamline planning regulation and systems into the Planning communities for growth and change output of • administer the planning system and statutory the Department as a consequence of machinery-of-government responsibilities of the Minister for Planning changes announced in December 2010. • protect and manage Victoria’s cultural and natural heritage. However, accounts and reports for these outputs transferred in for the purposes of the FMA were kept and provided from Strengthening communities and 1 January 2011 as per the Administration of Acts - General order promoting inclusion effective 8 December 2010. Expenses and Income attributable to the transferred outputs are disclosed in Note 7 Restructuring of Description of output administrative arrangements. These outputs contribute to ensuring that Victorians have At the same time the following activities have been transferred out more opportunities to participate in community, cultural, from the Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion; educational and sporting activities and have an increasing say about the future of their communities. • Office for Youth, Office of Women’s Policy, and Office of Disability to the Department of Human Services Objectives • Office of Seniors to the Department of Health This output aims to: • Adult Community and Further Education to the Department of • lead and deliver whole-of-government policy on Indigenous Education and Early Childhood Development (ACFE). Victorians and veterans. In addition, the Administration of the Community Support Fund • provide funding and coordination to develop and extend (CSF) has been transferred out to the Department of Treasury sport and recreation opportunities in Victoria. and Finance and the Community Programs for Disadvantaged Victorians has been transferred to the Department of Human investing in community, capacity and Services from the Investing in community capacity and infrastructure infrastructure output. Description of output This is in line with the Government’s commitment to continuously improve efficiency through centralisation of common These outputs ensure that Victorian Communities and local administrative functions within the Victorian Government councils are valued and supported. departments. Accounts and reports for the outputs transferred out for the purposes of FMA were kept and provided until 31 December 2010 as per the Administration of Acts - General order effective 8 December 2010.

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Schedule A – controlled income and expenses for the year ended 30 June 2011

Planning Strengthening Investing in communities communities community for growth and and promoting capacity and Departmental change (1) inclusion (2) infrastructure (3) total 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Income from transactions Output appropriations 214,060 125,010 152,277 190,305 106,189 104,038 472,526 419,353 Special appropriations 15,800 – – – 53,173 97,374 68,973 97,374 Interest 5,250 22 17 17 973 2,218 6,240 2,257 Grants and other 22,494 4,391 17,782 52,010 29,728 4,511 70,004 60,912 income transfers Other income 499 489 789 1,289 204 147 1,492 1,925 Total income from 258,103 129,912 170,865 243,621 190,267 208,288 619,235 581,821 transactions

Expenses from transactions Employee expenses (51,097) (43,145) (21,992) (31,627) (28,212) (26,742) (101,301) (101,514) Depreciation and (3,350) (2,785) (1,716) (2,026) (1,099) (1,340) (6,165) (6,151) amortisation Interest expense (83) (82) (51) (71) (64) (98) (198) (251) Grants and other (136,874) (46,960) (136,839) (211,961) (132,946) (143,626) (406,659) (402,547) expense transfers Capital asset charge (2,655) (1,942) (3,026) (3,635) (150) (202) (5,831) (5,779) Other operating (48,524) (36,535) (5,280) 7,065 (28,956) (52,403) (82,760) (81,873) expenses Total expenses from (242,583) (131,449) (168,904) (242,255) (191,427) (224,411) (602,914) (598,115) transactions Net result from transactions (net 15,520 (1,537) 1,961 1,366 (1,160) (16,123) 16,321 (16,294) operating balance)

Note: (1) Figures for the current financial year for the Planning communities for growth and change output reflect the period from 1 January 2011 to 30 June 2011 of the Regional development function and the Integrated transport planning. Figures from 1 July 2010 to 31 December 2010 and figures for the comparative year are reported by the Department of Business and Innovation and Department of Transport. (2) Figures for the current financial year for the Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion output reflect the period from 1 July 2010 to 31 December 2010 of the Office for Youth, Office of Women’s Policy, Office of Disability, Office of Seniors and Adult Community and Further Education. Figures for the comparative year are not adjusted. Figures for the period from 1 January 2011 to 30 June 2011, are reported by the Department of Human Services, Department of Health and the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. (3) Figures for the current financial year for the Investing in community infrastructure output reflect the period from 1 July 2010 to 31 December 2010 of the Community Programs for Disadvantaged Victorians output and the Community Support Fund. Figures for the comparative year are not adjusted. Figures for the period from 1 January 2011 to 30 June 2011, are reported by the Department of Human Services and the Department of Treasury and Finance.

69 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Note 2. Departmental (controlled) outputs (continued)

Schedule A – controlled income and expenses for the year ended 30 June 2011 (continued)

Planning Strengthening Investing in communities communities community for growth and and promoting capacity and Departmental change (1) inclusion (2) infrastructure (3) total 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Other economic flows included in net result Net gain/(loss) on 96 (370) 62 (231) 114 (264) 272 (865) non-financial assets Net gain/(loss) on 121 (38) 7 113 18 (43) 146 32 financial instruments Other gains/(losses) from 7 (25) 3 (19) 2 (13) 12 (57) other economic flows Total other economic flows included in 224 (433) 72 (137) 134 (320) 430 (890) net result Net result 15,744 (1,970) 2,033 1,229 (1,026) (16,443) 16,751 (17,184)

Other economic flows – other non-owner changes in equity Changes in cash flow – – – – – 336 – 336 hedge deficit Total other economic flows – other non-owner changes – – – – – 336 – 336 in equity Comprehensive result 15,744 (1,970) 2,033 1,229 (1,026) (16,107) 16,751 (16,848)

Note: (1) Figures for the current financial year for the Planning communities for growth and change output reflect the period from 1 January 2011 to 30 June 2011 of the Regional development function and the Integrated transport planning. Figures from 1 July 2010 to 31 December 2010 and figures for the comparative year are reported by the Department of Business and Innovation and Department of Transport. (2) Figures for the current financial year for the Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion output reflect the period from 1 July 2010 to 31 December 2010 of the Office for Youth, Office of Women’s Policy, Office of Disability, Office of Seniors and Adult Community and Further Education. Figures for the comparative year are not adjusted. Figures for the period from 1 January 2011 to 30 June 2011, are reported by the Department of Human Services, Department of Health and the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. (3) Figures for the current financial year for the Investing in community infrastructure output reflect the period from 1 July 2010 to 31 December 2010 of the Community Programs for Disadvantaged Victorians output and Community Support Fund. Figures for the comparative year are not adjusted. Figures for the period from 1 January 2011 to 30 June 2011, are reported by the Department of Human Services and the Department of Treasury and Finance.

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Schedule B – controlled assets and liabilities as at 30 June 2011

Planning Strengthening Investing in communities communities community for growth and and promoting capacity and Departmental change (1) inclusion (2) infrastructure (3) total 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Assets Financial assets 292,950 34,680 28,423 38,072 27,431 67,011 348,804 139,763 Non-financial 203,197 159,521 75,157 40,738 4,201 5,171 282,555 205,430 assets Total assets 496,147 194,201 103,580 78,810 31,632 72,182 631,359 345,193

Liabilities Total liabilities 54,454 43,828 27,798 24,154 16,580 12,347 98,832 80,329 Net assets 441,693 150,373 75,782 54,656 15,052 59,835 532,527 264,864

Note: (1) The assets and liabilities for the planning communities for growth and change output for the current financial year are as at 30 June 2011. Figures for the assets and liabilities of the output relating to regional development function and the Integrated transport planning for the comparative period are reported by the Department of Business and Innovation and Department of Transport. (2) Figures for the assets and liabilities for the Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion output for the comparative period are not adjusted. Figures for the asset and liabilities of the Office for Youth, Office of Women’s Policy, Office of Disability, Office of Seniors and Adult Community and Further Education which were previously recorded under the Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion output for the current year are reported by the Department of Human Services, Department of Health and the Department Education and Early Childhood Development. (3) Figures for the assets and liabilities for the Investing in community infrastructure output for the comparative period are not adjusted. Figures for the asset and liabilities of the Community Programs for Disadvantaged Victorians and the Community Support Fund (CSF) which were previously recorded under the Investing in community infrastructure output for the current year are reported by the Department of Human Services and the Department of Treasury and Finance.

71 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Note 3. Administered (non-controlled) items

In addition to the specific Departmental operations which are included in the financial statements (balance sheet, comprehensive operating statement and cash flow statement), the Department administers or manages activities on behalf of the State. The transactions relating to these State activities are reported as administered items in this note. Administered transactions give rise to income, expenses, assets and liabilities and are determined on an accrual basis. Administered income includes taxes, fees and fines and the proceeds from the sale of administered surplus land and buildings. Administered assets include government incomes earned but yet to be collected. Administered liabilities include government expenses incurred, but yet to be paid. Both the controlled Departmental financial statement and these administered items are consolidated into the financial statements of the State.

Planning Strengthening Investing in communities communities community for growth and and promoting capacity and Departmental change (1) inclusion (2) infrastructure (3) total 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Administered income from transactions Appropriations – Payments made – – 550 497 – – 550 497 on behalf of the State Commonwealth grants 924 444 320 334 495,876 459,867 497,120 460,645 Refunds and other miscellaneous income 1,149 3,798 168 39 9,289 45 10,606 3,882 Total administered income from 2,073 4,242 1,038 870 505,165 459,912 508,276 465,024 transactions

Administered expenses from transactions Payments to local government (481) – – – (503,353) (464,355) (503,834) (464,355) Other grants and transfer payments (48) – – – (656) (469) (704) (469) Other expenses from ordinary activities (5,670) (4,253) (828) (1,300) (791) 4,984 (7,289) (569) Total administered expenses from (6,199) (4,253) (828) (1,300) (504,800) (459,840) (511,827) (465,393) transactions Total administered net result from (4,126) (11) 210 (430) 365 72 (3,551) (369) transactions (net operating balance) Total administered comprehensive result (4,126) (11) 210 (430) 365 72 (3,551) (369)

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 72 Note 3. Administered (non-controlled) items (continued)

Planning Strengthening Investing in communities communities community for growth and and promoting capacity and Departmental change (1) inclusion (2) infrastructure (3) total 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Administered financial assets Receivables (270) 2 (69) (7) 375 28 36 23 Prepayments – – – – 1 – 1 – Investments 1,406 1,151 478 206 894 102 2,778 1,459 Total administered financial assets 1,136 1,153 409 199 1,270 130 2,815 1,482 Total administered assets 1,136 1,153 409 199 1,270 130 2,815 1,482

Administered liabilities Creditors and accruals 161 2 1 (1) 803 52 965 53 Deposits repayable 17 8 6 6 5 4 28 18 Total administered liabilities 178 10 7 5 808 56 993 71 Total administered net assets 958 1,143 402 194 462 74 1,822 1,411

Notes: (1) As a result of administrative restructure, the figures for administered income and expenses for the planning communities for growth and change output only represent activities from 1 January 2011 for the Regional Development function and the Integrated transport planning. Administered items for the prior year and the current year to 31 December 2010 are reported by the Department of Business and Innovation and Department of Transport. (2) As a result of the administrative restructure, the administered assets and liabilities for the Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion output for the Office for Youth, Office of Women’s Policy, Office of Disability, Office of Seniors and Adult Community and Further Education are now reported by the Department of Human Services, Department of Health and the Department Education and Early Childhood Development. Accordingly the administered income and expenses for the current financial year only reflect the Department’s period of responsibility, which was 1 July 2010 to 31 December 2010. (3) As a result of the administrative restructure, the administered assets and liabilities for the Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion output for Community Programs for Disadvantaged Victorians and Community Support Fund are now reported by the Department of Human Services and the Department of Treasury and Finance. Accordingly the administered income and expenses for the current financial year only reflect the Department’s period of responsibility, which was 1 July 2010 to 31 December 2010.

73 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Note 3. Administered (non-controlled) items (continued)

Payments to local government across all outputs include cash payments greater than $5 million to the following entities: 2011 2010 $’000 $’000

Ararat Rural City Council 5,408 - Bass Coast Shire Council 5,280 - Baw Baw Shire Council 7,792 7,445 Brimbank City Council 12,920 12,016 Buloke Shire Council 5,505 - Cardinia Shire Council 8,609 7,970 Casey City Council 15,840 15,040 City of Ballarat 10,600 9,897 City of Greater Bendigo 14,289 13,387 City of Greater Dandenong 10,514 9,984 City of Greater Geelong 18,736 18,087 City of Whittlesea 9,950 9,389 Colac Otway Shire 5,739 5,236 Corangamite Shire Council 6,980 6,132 East Gippsland Shire Council 13,121 12,228 Frankston City Council 8,624 8,332 Gannawarra Shire Council 5,151 - Glenelg Shire Council 6,917 6,241 Greater Shepparton City Council 10,240 9,234 Horsham Rural City Council 5,564 - Hume City Council 11,536 10,056 Knox City Council 7,700 7,311

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 74 Note 3. Administered (non-controlled) items (continued)

2011 2010 $’000 $’000

Latrobe City Council 11,340 10,834 Loddon Shire Council 7,286 6,252 Macedon Ranges Shire Council 6,241 5,705 Melton Shire Council 10,126 9,047 Mildura Rural City Council 12,003 10,614 Mitchell Shire Council 5,927 5,814 Moira Shire Council 8,471 7,720 Moorabool Shire Council 5,399 5,017 Moreland City Council 5,569 5,196 Mornington Peninsula Shire Council 5,669 5,003 Moyne Shire Council 7,254 6,533 Northern Grampians Shire Council 6,263 5,422 Rural City of Wangaratta 6,208 5,740 Shire of Campaspe 10,283 9,300 Shire of Yarra Ranges 13,498 12,936 Shire of Murrindindi 4,490 5,314 South Gippsland Shire Council 7,893 7,240 Southern Grampians Shire Council 6,549 6,161 Swan Hill Rural City Council 6,161 5,460 Wellington Shire Council 11,316 10,602 Wyndham City Council 10,841 10,029 Other payments to local government totalling <$5m 128,032 140,431 503,834 464,355

75 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Note 4. Income from transactions

2011 2010 $’000 $’000

(a) Interest Interest from financial assets not at fair value through P/L: - Interest on bank deposits 6,240 2,257 Total interest from financial assets not at fair value through P/L 6,240 2,257 Total interest 6,240 2,257

(b) Grants and other income transfers Special purpose grants 70,004 60,912 Total grants and other income transfers 70,004 60,912

(c) Other income Other (aggregate of immaterial items) 1,492 1,925 Total other income 1,492 1,925

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 76 Note 5. Expenses from transactions

2011 2010 $’000 $’000

(a) Employee expenses Post employment benefits-superannuation expense (7,239) (7,376) Salary and wages (76,927) (77,505) Recreational leave (8,737) (7,628) Long service leave (2,201) (2,789) On-costs (6,197) (6,216) Total employee benefits (101,301) (101,514)

(b) Depreciation and amortisation Depreciation of property, plant and equipment - Buildings (391) (414) - Plant, equipment and vehicles (4,038) (4,394) Total depreciation of property, plant and equipment (4,429) (4,808) Amortisation expense (1) (1,736) (1,343) Total depreciation and amortisation (6,165) (6,151)

(c) Interest expense Interest on finance leases (198) (251) Total interest expense (198) (251)

Notes: (1) This is the amortisation for intangible produced assets with finite useful lives.

77 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Note 5. Expenses from transactions (continued)

2011 2010 $’000 $’000 (d) Grants and expense other transfers Local Government and libraries Other local governments with payments totalling <$5m (159,996) (111,664) (159,996) (111,664)

State Government Departments Department of Transportation (1,250) (872) Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (93) (4,762) Department of Justice (26,761) (37,718) Department of Premier and Cabinet (4,669) (9,039) Department of Business and Innovation (9,349) (620) Department of Sustainability and Environment (3,700) (4) Department of Human Services (3,043) (2,115) Other departments with payments totalling <$5m (3,726) (1) (52,591) (55,131)

State statutory authorities and agencies Australian Grand Prix Corporation – (65,478) Victorian Institute of Sport (6,377) (6,257) Adult, Community and Further Education (19,903) (37,443) Victorian Urban Development Authority (52,067) (26,239) Growth Areas Authority (11,160) (6,038) Melbourne Sport and Aquatic Centre (2,627) (1,545) Other agencies with payments totalling <$5m (5,022) (3,416) (97,156) (146,416)

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 78 Note 5. Expenses from transactions (continued)

2011 2010 $’000 $’000

External organisations, individuals and others Other non-government agencies (96,916) (89,336) (96,916) (89,336) Total grants and other expense transfers (406,659) (402,547)

(e) Other operating expenses Supplies and services: - Office and accommodation (9,262) (9,477) - Contract and professional expenses (44,073) (43,314) - Equipment and maintenance hire (544) (710) - General (6,748) (7,729) - Shared services (10,226) (8,860) Total supplies and services (70,853) (70,090)

Operating lease rental expenses: - Minimum lease payments (8,552) (9,387) Total operating lease rental expenses (8,552) (9,387) Other (3,355) (2,396) Total other operating expenses (82,760) (81,873)

79 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Note 6. Other economic flows included in net result

2011 2010 $’000 $’000

(a) Net gain/(loss) on non-financial assets Net gain on disposal of property plant and equipment 272 (865) 272 (865)

(b) Net gain/(loss) on financial instruments Impairment of: - Receivables 146 32 Total net gain/(loss) on financial instruments 146 32

(c) Other gains/(losses) from other economic flows Net gain/(loss) arising from revaluation of long service leave liability 12 (57) Total other gains/(losses) from other economic flows 12 (57)

Notes: (b) Including increase in provision for doubtful debts and bad debts from other economic flows

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 80 Note 7. Restructuring of administrative arrangements

In December 2010, the Government issued an administrative order restructuring certain of its activities via machinery-of- government changes. As part of the machinery-of-government restructure the Department of Planning and Community Development (the transferor) relinquished the following outputs; • Office for Youth, Office of Women’s Policy, Office of Disability and Community Programs for Disadvantaged Victorians to the Department of Human Services (the transferee) • Office of Seniors to the Department of Health (the transferee) • Adult, Community and Further Education to the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (the transferee) • Administration of CSF to the Department of Treasury and Finance (the transferee).

The combined income and expenses for the outputs outlined above for the reporting period are reported by the respective transferee Department.

In addition the Department (as transferee) assumed responsibility for: • Regional development functions from the Department of Business and Innovation -DBI (the transferor); and • Integrated transport planning functions from the Department of Transport - DOT (the transferor).

The combined income and expenses for the outputs are as follows;

Department of Business Department of Planning and and Innovation (DBI) Community Development Output - regional development functions (Transferor) (Transferee) Total July - Dec 2010 Jan-June 2011 2011 Controlled income and expenses $’000 $’000 $’000 Income 61,092 64,669 125,761 Expenses (53,546) (68,084) (121,630)

Department of Department of Planning and Output - integrated transport planning Transport (DOT) Community Development functions (Transferor) (Transferee) Total July - Dec 2010 Jan-June 2011 2011 Controlled income and expenses $’000 $’000 $’000 Income 336 267 603 Expenses (336) (267) (603)

81 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Note 7. Restructuring of administrative arrangements (continued)

The net assets assumed by the Department as a result of the machinery-of-government changes are recognised in the balance sheet at the carrying amount of those assets in the transferor’s balance sheet immediately before the transfer. The net asset transfer was treated as a contribution of capital by the Crown. The net asset transfer of the Regional development Infrastructure fund (RDIF) meets the requirements of contributions by owners under FRD 119 Contributions by owner has been transferred through contributed capital. No income has been recognised by the Department in respect of the net asset transferred from other departments. In respect of activities assumed the following assets and liabilities were recognised at the date of transfer:

Department of Business and Department of Innovation Transport Total $’000 $’000 $’000

Assets Cash and deposits 216,113 112 216,225 Receivables 4,454 – 4,454 Property plant and Equipment 1,227 – 1,227

Liabilities Payables (742) – (742) Provisions (1,946) (112) (2,058) Net assets recognised at date of transfer 219,106 – 219,106

In respect of activities relinquished the following assets and liabilities were recognised at the date of transfer:

Department Department of Department of of Human Department Education and Early Treasury and Services of Health Childhood Development Finance Total $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Assets Cash 2,632 1,026 – 942 4,600 Other Financial Assets 1,577 524 1,325 37,407 40,833 Investments in GGS Entities 4,200 – 32,090 – 36,290 Property plant and Equipment 64 27 119 21 231

Liabilities Employee benefits (1,561) (524) (865) (145) (3,095) Other liabilities (17) (25) (122) (21) (185) Net assets transferred 6,895 1,028 32,547 38,204 78,674 Net capital contribution from 6,895 1,028 32,547 38,204 78,674 the Crown

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 82 Note 8. Receivables

2011 2010 $’000 $’000

Current receivables Contractual Provision for doubtful contractual receivables (1) (52) (197) Interest receivable 3,426 12 Other receivables (1) 11,173 5,662 14,547 5,477

Statutory Amounts owing from Victorian Government (2) 58,799 48,243 GST input tax credit recoverable 4,379 7,078 63,178 55,321 Total current receivables 77,725 60,798

Non-current receivables Statutory Amounts owing from Victorian Government (2) 2,879 2,983 Total non-current receivables 2,879 2,983

Total receivables 80,604 63,781

Notes: (1) The average credit period for sales of goods and services and for other receivables is 30 days. No interest has been charged on other receivables greater than 30 days from the date of invoice. A provision has been made for estimated irrecoverable amounts from the sale of goods when there is objective evidence that an individual receivable is impaired. The increase was recognised in the net result for the current financial year. (2) The amounts recognised from Victorian Government represent funding for all commitments incurred through the appropriations and are drawn from the Consolidated Fund as the commitments fall due.

83 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Note 8. Receivables (continued)

(a) Movement in the provision for doubtful contractual receivables

2011 2010 $’000 $’000

Balance at beginning of the year (197) (229) Decrease in provision recognised in the net result 145 32 Balance at end of the year (52) (197)

(b) Ageing analysis of contractual receivables

Please refer to Table 20.1 in Note 20 for the ageing analysis of contractual receivables.

(c) nature and extent of risk arising from contractual receivables Please refer to Note 20(b) for the nature and extent of credit risk arising from contractual receivables.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 84 Note 9. Property, plant and equipment

Table 9.1: Classification by ‘Purpose groups’ - carrying amounts (1)

Public Administration Total 2011 2010 2011 2010 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Nature based classification(1) Land at fair value 149,513 131,077 149,513 131,077

Buildings: At cost 4,530 4,582 4,530 4,582 At fair value (valuation 2008) 15,008 15,008 15,008 15,008 Less accumulated depreciation (1,894) (1,823) (1,894) (1,823) Buildings and structures – construction in progress 82,968 27,514 82,968 27,514

Leasehold improvements: Leasehold improvements – at cost 17,730 14,402 17,730 14,402 Less accumulated depreciation (8,736) (6,669) (8,736) (6,669)

Plant and equipment: At cost 10,646 8,836 10,646 8,836 Less accumulated depreciation (4,612) (3,582) (4,612) (3,582)

Restricted assets: (2) At cost 434 434 434 434 Net carrying amount of property, plant and equipment 265,587 189,779 265,587 189,779

Note: (1) Property, plant and equipment are classified primarily by the “purpose” for which the assets are used, according to one of the six “Purpose groups” based upon government purpose classifications (GPC). All assets within a purpose group are further sub-categorised according to the asset’s “nature” (i.e. buildings, plant and equipment, etc), with each sub-category being classified as a separate class of asset for financial reporting purposes. (2) The Department holds heritage assets, which cannot be modified or disposed of unless there is ministerial approval.

85 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Note 9. Property, plant and equipment (continued)

Table 9.2: Classification by “Public administration” purpose group – movements in carrying amounts

Crown/ Buildings – freehold construction Leasehold Plant and Restricted land Buildings in progress improvements equipment assets (1) Total $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

2011 Opening balance 131,078 17,767 27,514 7,732 5,254 434 189,779

Fair value of assets provided free of 75 - - - - - 75 charge or for nominal considerations Additions 5,777 - 55,454 2,832 2,641 - 66,704 Disposals (2,795) (1,170) - - (1,137) - (5,102) Revaluation (2) 14,977 - - - - - 14,977 Net additions/(reductions) through restructuring (3) 401 1,438 - 496 1,132 - 3,467 Depreciation - (391) - (2,066) (1,972) - (4,429) Transfers to disposal - - - - 116 - 116 group held for sale Closing balance 149,513 17,644 82,968 8,994 6,034 434 265,587

Notes: (1) The Department holds heritage assets, which cannot be modified or disposed of unless there is ministerial approval. (2) A managerial revaluation for land was carried out by assessing the compounded movements in indices where the movements exceeded 10 per cent since the last revaluation. (3) Net additions through restructuring relate to assets transferred into the Department via machinery-of-government changes.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 86 Note 9. Property, plant and equipment (continued)

Table 9.3: Classification by “Public administration” purpose group – movements in carrying amount

Crown/ Buildings – freehold construction Leasehold Plant and Restricted land Buildings in progress improvements equipment assets (1) Total $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

2010 Opening balance 115,475 18,086 11,091 8,706 5,582 434 159,374

Additions 15,603 95 34,061 1,501 2,648 – 53,908 Disposals –– – – (817) – (817) Transfers for capitalisation – 17,638 (17,638) – – – – Net additions/(reductions) through restructuring(2) – (17,638) – – – – (17,638) Depreciation – (414) – (2,475) (1,919) (4,808) Transfers to disposal –– – – (240) – (240) group held for sale Closing balance 131,078 17,767 27,514 7,732 5,254 434 189,779

Notes: (1) The Department holds heritage assets, which cannot be modified or disposed of unless there is ministerial approval. (2 ) Net reductions relates to the transfer of the Footscray Footbridge which was transferred to Victorian Rail Track (VRT) on 30 June 2010 in accordance with VRT’s mandate to develop, manage and control all rail sites and facilities across Victoria. (3) Fair value assessments have been performed for all classes of assets within this purpose group and the decision was made that movements were not material (less than or equal to 10 per cent) for a full revaluation. The next scheduled full revaluation for this purpose group will be conducted in 2011.

87 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Note 9. Property, plant and equipment (continued)

The following useful lives of assets are used in the calculation of depreciation; Buildings 40 years Leasehold improvements 2 to 10 years Plant and equipment 5 to 15 years Leased plant and equipment 5 to 15 years

Table 9.4: Aggregate depreciation recognised as an expense during the year

2011 2010 $’000 $’000

Buildings at fair value 391 414 Leasehold improvements 2,066 2,475 Plant and equipment 878 882 Leased plant and equipment 1,094 1,037 Depreciation expense 4,429 4,808

Restricted assets The Department holds $434,000 worth of properties listed as heritage assets. These heritage assets can not be modified nor disposed of without formal Ministerial approval. Revaluation of land A Managerial Revaluation for land was carried out by assessing the compounded movements in indices where the movements exceeded 10% since the last independent revaluation in 2007-2008. Land and buildings Financial Report Directions (FRD103D) requires that the Department of Planning and Community Development’s land and buildings be independently valued for the financial year end 30 June 2012.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 88 Note 10. Intangible assets

Construction in Capitalised software progress software Total

2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Gross carrying amount Opening balance 15,213 6,470 2,614 5,910 17,827 12,380 Additions 4,451 8,743 3,121 5,447 7,572 14,190 Transfer for capitalisation – – (4,451) (8,743) (4,451) (8,743) Closing balance 19,664 15,213 1,284 2,614 20,948 17,827

Accumulated amortisation Opening balance (2,720) (1,377) – – (2,720) (1,377)

Amortisation expense (1,736) (1,343) – – (1,736) (1,343)

Closing balance (4,456) (2,720) – – (4,456) (2,720)

Net book value at the end of the financial year 15,208 12,493 1,284 2,614 16,492 15,107

Note 11. Other non-financial assets

2011 2010 $’000 $’000

Current other assets Prepayments 476 381 Plant and equipment held for sale – 163 Total current other assets 476 544 Total other non-financial assets 476 544

89 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Note 12. Payables

2011 2010 $’000 $’000

Current payables Contractual Supplies and services (1) 50,113 28,499 Other payables 17,434 21,119

Statutory Taxes Payable 662 1,883 Total current payables 68,209 51,501

Total payables 68,209 51,501

Notes: (1) The credit terms of the Department is 30 days.

(a) Maturity analysis of contractual payables Please refer to Table 20.2 in Note 20 for the maturity analysis of contractual payables.

(b) nature and extent of risk arising from contractual payables Please refer to Note 20 for the nature and extent of risks arising from contractual payables.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 90 Note 13. Borrowings

2011 2010 $’000 $’000

Current borrowings Lease liabilities (Note 17) (1) 1,862 1,742 Total current borrowings 1,862 1,742

Non-current borrowings Lease liabilities (Note 17) (1) 2,166 1,876 Total non-current borrowings 2,166 1,876

Total borrowings 4,028 3,618

Note: (1) Secured by the assets leased. Finance leases are effectively secured as the rights to the leased assets revert to the lessor in the even of default.

(a) Maturity analysis of borrowings Please refer to Table 20.2 in Note 20 for the maturity analysis of interest bearing liabilities.

(b) nature and extent of risk arising from borrowings Please refer to Note 20 or the nature and extent of risks arising from interest bearing liabilities.

(c) Defaults and breaches During the current and prior year, there were no defaults and breaches of any of the loans.

91 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Note 14. Provisions

2011 2010 $’000 $’000

Current provisions Employee benefits (refer Note 14(a)) - annual leave: Unconditional and expected to settle within 12 months 6,897 5,349 Employee benefits (refer Note 14(a)) - long service leave: Unconditional and expected to settle within 12 months 1,544 1,544 Unconditional and expected to settle after 12 months 13,898 13,896 Total current provisions 22,339 20,789

Non-current provisions Employee benefits (refer Note 14(a)) - long service leave 2,879 2,983 Total non-current provisions 2,879 2,983

Total provisions 25,218 23,772

(a) Employee benefits 2011 2010 $’000 $’000

Current employee benefits Annual leave entitlements 6,897 5,349 Long service leave entitlements 15,442 15,440 22,339 20,789

Non-current employee benefits Long service leave entitlements 2,879 2,983 2,879 2,983 Total employee benefits 25,218 23,772

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 92 Note 15. Superannuation

Employees of the Department are entitled to receive superannuation benefits and the Department contributes to both defined benefit and defined contribution plans. The defined benefit plans provides benefits based on years of service and final average salary. The Department does not recognise any defined benefit liability in respect of the plan(s) because the entity has no legal or constructive obligation to pay future benefits relating to its employees; its only obligation is to pay superannuation contributions as they fall due. The Department of Treasury and Finance discloses the State’s defined benefit liabilities in its disclosure for administered items. However, superannuation contributions paid or payable for the reporting period are included as part of employee benefits in the comprehensive operating statement of the Department. The name and details of the major employee superannuation funds and contributions made by the Department are as follows;

Fund Paid contribution for the year

2011 2010 $’000 $’000

Defined benefit plans State Superannuation Scheme – revised and new 1,446 1,515

Defined contributions Victorian Superannuation Fund – VicSuper scheme 4,599 4,714 Other 1,194 1,148 Total 7,239 7,377

Notes: The bases for determining the level of contributions is determined by the various actuaries of the superannuation plans. All employees of the Department are entitled to benefits on retirement, disability or death from the Government Employees’ Superannuation Fund. This fund provides defined lump-sum benefits based on years of service and final average salary. The above amounts were measured as at 30 June of each year, or in the case of employer contributions they relate to the years ended 30 June.

Note 16. Other liability disclosures

2011 2010 $’000 $’000

Other liabilities Unearned revenue 1,033 – Nominal liability on cash flow hedge 344 1,438 Total other liabilities 1,377 1,438

93 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Note 17. Leases

Disclosures for lessees – finance leases Leasing arrangements Finance leases relate to equipment with lease terms of three years.

Minimum future lease Present value of minimum payments (1) future lease payments

2011 2010 2011 2010 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Finance lease liabilities payable - Not longer than one year 2,053 1,742 1,862 1,742 - Longer than one year and not longer than five years 2,268 1,876 2,166 1,876 Minimum future lease payments (1) 4,321 3,618 4,028 3,618

Less future finance charges (293) – – – Present value of minimum lease payments 4,028 3,618 4,028 3,618

Included in the financial statements as: Current borrowings lease liabilities (Note 13) 1,862 1,742 Non-current borrowings lease liabilities (Note 13) 2,166 1,876 4,028 3,618

Notes: (1) Minimum future lease payments include the aggregate of all lease payments and any guaranteed residual.

Disclosures for lessees – operating leases Leasing arrangements Operating leases relate to office locations in the central business district and regions with lease terms of between three to seven years, with an option to extend for a further three years. All operating lease contracts contain market review clauses in the event that the Department exercises its option to renew. The Department does not have an option to purchase the leased asset at the expiry of the lease period. 2011 2010 $’000 $’000

Non-cancellable operating lease payables - Not longer than one year 8,276 5,074 - Longer than one year and not longer than five years 23,482 11,913 - Longer than five years 14,025 – 45,783 16,987

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 94 Note 18. Commitments for expenditure

2011 2010 $’000 $’000

(a) Other expenditure commitments Other commitments include agreements entered into for the provision of financial, information technology and human resource services to the Department and various construction contracts. Community grant commitments are also included.

Payable: Not longer than one year 243,922 321,126 Longer than one year and not longer than five years 136,466 235,894 Longer than five years 6,057 – Total other expenditure commitments 386,445 557,020

Notes: (1) All amounts shown in the commitments note are nominal amounts inclusive of GST. (2) Finance leases and non-cancellable operating lease commitments are disclosed in Note 17.

Note 19. Contingent assets and contingent liabilities

2011 2010 $’000 $’000

Contingent assets Court proceedings (1) 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200

Contingent liabilities Legal proceedings and disputes (2) (3) (4) 6,100 6,200 6,100 6,200

Notes: (1) The Department was awarded costs through a court judgement for $1.2 million in November 2009. The matter is currently under appeal and will remain unpaid until it has been settled. (2) As at June 2011, the Department had a legal claim for a breach of contract relating to the 2006 Commonwealth Games. The amount has been assessed by the Department at approximately $5.5 million. Final judgement is expected to be handed down within the next 12 months. (3) As at June 2011, the Department had arbitration costs awarded against it. At the time of preparing this report, the amount has been assessed by the Department at approximately $500,000. However, further arbitration will be going ahead, for which no additional costs are anticipated at the time of preparing this report. (4) As at 30 June 2011, the Department had one legal claim for specified damages. The amount has been assessed by the Department at approximately $60,000.

95 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Note 20. Financial instruments

(a) Financial risk management objectives and policies The Department’s principal financial instruments comprise of: • cash assets • term deposits • receivables (excluding statutory receivables) • payables (excluding statutory payables) • finance lease payables.

Details of the significant accounting policies and methods adopted, including the criteria for recognition, the basis of measurement, and the basis on which income and expenses are recognised, with respect to each class of financial asset, financial liability and equity instrument above are disclosed in Note 1 to the financial statements. The main purpose in holding financial instruments is to prudentially manage the Department’s financial risks within the Government policy parameters. The Department’s main financial risks include credit risk, liquidity risk, interest rate risk and market risk. The Department manages these financial risks in accordance with its financial risk management policy. The Department uses different methods to measure and manage the different risks to which it is exposed. The carrying amounts of the Department’s contractual financial assets and financial liabilities by category are in the table below. Categorisation of financial instruments

Contractual financial assets/ liabilities Contractual designated at fair Contractual financial value through financial assets - liabilities at profit/loss receivables amortised cost Total 2011 ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000)

Contractual financial assets

Cash and deposits – 268,200 – 268,200 Receivables – 14,547 – 14,547 Total contractual financial assets (a) – 282,747 – 282,747

Contractual financial liabilities

Derivatives 344 – – 344 At amortised cost – – 72,383 72,383 Total contractual financial liabilities(a) 344 – 72,383 72,727

Notes: (a) The total amounts disclosed here exclude statutory amounts (e.g. amounts owing from Victorian Government and GST input tax credit recoverable, and taxes payable).

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 96 Note 20. Financial instruments (continued)

Categorisation of financial instruments

Contractual financial assets/ liabilities Contractual designated at fair Contractual financial value through financial assets liabilities at profit/loss receivables amortised cost Total 2010 ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000)

Contractual financial assets

Cash and deposits – 75,982 – 75,982 Receivables – 5,477 – 5,477 Total contractual financial assets (a) – 81,459 – 81,459

Contractual financial liabilities

Derivatives 1,438 – – 1,438 At amortised cost – – 53,236 53,236 Total contractual financial liabilities(a) 1,438 – 53,236 54,674

Notes: (a) The total amounts disclosed here exclude statutory amounts (e.g. amounts owing from Victorian Government and GST input tax credit recoverable, and taxes payable).

97 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Note 20. Financial instruments (continued)

Net holding gain/(loss) on financial instruments by category

Total interest income/ (expense) Total 2011 ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000)

Contractual financial assets Financial assets - receivables 6,386 6,386 Total contractual financial assets 6,386 6,386

Contractual financial liabilities Financial liabilities at amortised cost (198) (198) Total contractual financial liabilities (198) (198)

Net holding gain/(loss) on financial instruments by category

Total interest income/ (expense) Total 2010 ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000)

Contractual financial assets Financial assets - receivables 2,289 2,289 Total contractual financial assets 2,289 2,289

Contractual financial liabilities Financial liabilities at amortised cost (251) (251) Total contractual financial liabilities (251) (251)

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 98 Note 20. Financial instruments (continued)

The net holding gains or losses disclosed above are determined as follows: For cash and deposits and receivables, the net gain or loss is calculated by taking the interest revenue, plus or minus foreign exchange gains or losses arising from revaluation of the financial assets, and minus any impairment recognised in the net result; and For financial liabilities measured at amortised cost, the net gain or loss is calculated by taking the interest expense, plus or minus foreign exchange gains or losses arising from the revaluation of financial liabilities measured at amortised cost.

(b) credit risk Credit risk arises from the contractual financial assets of the Department, which comprise cash and deposits and non-statutory receivables. The Department’s exposure to credit risk arises from the potential default of counter party on their contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Department. Credit risk is measured at fair value and is monitored on a regular basis. Credit risk associated with the Department’s contractual financial assets is minimal because the main debtor is the Victorian Government. For debtors other than government, it is the Department’s policy to only deal with entities with high credit ratings of a minimum BBB rating and to obtain sufficient collateral or credit enhancements where appropriate. The Department reviews receivables for impairment consistent with the ageing disclosed in Table 20.1 In addition, the Department does not engage in hedging for its contractual financial assets. As with the policy for debtors, the Department’s policy is to only deal with banks with high credit ratings. Provision of impairment for contractual financial assets is recognised when there is objective evidence that the Department will not be able to collect a receivable. Objective evidence includes financial difficulties of the debtor, default payments, debts which are more than 60 days overdue, and changes in debtor credit ratings. The carrying amount of contractual financial assets recorded in the financial statements, net of any allowances for losses, represents the Department’s maximum exposure to credit risk without taking account of the value of any collateral obtained. Contractual financial assets that are either past due or impaired

There are no material financial assets which are individually determined to be impaired. Currently the Department does not hold any collateral as security nor credit enhancements relating to any of its financial assets.

There are no financial assets that have had their terms renegotiated so as to prevent them from being past due or impaired, and they are stated at the carrying amounts as indicated. The ageing analysis table discloses the ageing only of contractual financial assets that are past due but not impaired.

99 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Note 20. Financial instruments (continued)

Table 20.1: Ageing analysis of contractual financial assets

Past due but not impaired Not past Carrying due and not Less than 3 months amount impaired 1 Month 1 - 3 months – 1 year 1-5 years ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000)

2011 Receivables(i) 14,547 11,606 2,582 334 22 3 14,547 11,606 2,582 334 22 3

2010 Receivables(i) 5,477 2,592 1,610 111 1,117 47 5,477 2,592 1,610 111 1,117 47

(i) Ageing analysis of receivables excludes statutory receivables totalling $66.057 million (2010:$58.304 million) for amounts owing from the Victorian Government and GST input tax credit recoverable as these amounts are not contractual and are therefore outside the scope of this disclosure

(c) Liquidity risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the Department would be unable to meet its financial obligations as and when they fall due. The Department operates under the Government fair payments policy of settling financial obligations within 30 days and in the event of a dispute, making payments within 30 days from the date of resolution. The Department’s maximum exposure to liquidity risk is the carrying amounts of financial liabilities as disclosed in the face of the balance sheet. The Department manages its liquidity risk via: • close monitoring of its short-term and long-term borrowings by senior management, including monthly reviews on current and future borrowing levels and requirements • maintaining an adequate level of uncommitted funds that can be drawn at short notice to meet its short term obligations • holding investments and other contractual financial assets that are readily tradeable in the financial markets • careful maturity planning of its financial obligations based on forecasts of future cash flows • a high credit rating for the State of Victoria (Moody’s Investor Services & Standard & Poor’s triple-A), which assists in assessing debt market at a lower interest rate.

The Department’s exposure to liquidity risk is deemed insignificant based on prior periods’ data and current assessment of risk.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 100 Note 20. Financial instruments (continued)

The following table discloses the contractual maturity analysis for the Department’s contractual financial liabilities.

Table 20.2: Maturity analysis of contractual financial liabilities

Maturity dates Not past Carrying due and not Less than 3 months amount impaired 1 Month 1 - 3 months – 1 year 1-5 years ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000)

2011 Payables:(i) Creditors and Accruals 68,062 68,062 68,062 – – – Derivatives 344 344 – 344 – – Interest bearing liabilities:

Finance lease liabilities 4,321 4,321 187 299 1,567 2,268 Total 72,727 72,727 68,249 643 1,567 2,268

2010 Payables:(i) Creditors and Accruals 49,618 49,616 49,616 – – 2 Derivatives 1,438 1,438 – 1,240 – 198 Interest bearing liabilities: Finance lease liabilities 3,618 3,618 374 384 1,005 1,855 Total 54,674 54,672 49,990 1,624 1,005 2,055

(i) The carrying amounts disclosed exclude statutory amounts (e.g. GST payables). (ii) Maturity analysis is presented using the contractual undiscounted cash flows.

101 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Note 20. Financial instruments (continued)

(d) Market risk The Department’s exposures to market risk are primarily through interest rate risk and foreign currency risk. Objectives, policies and processes used to manage each of these risks are disclosed below. Foreign currency risk The Department occasionally transacts in foreign currencies where the counterparty invoices in a foreign currency; the foreign currency risk is managed by ensuring that the period from the initial transaction to settlement is short (less than 30 days). Forward exchange currency contracts - cash flow hedges The Department is party to derivative financial instruments in order to hedge exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. The Department has entered into forward exchange contracts to purchase $US to match committed $US payments beyond the year ended 30 June 2011. The forward exchange currency contracts are considered to be effective hedges as they are matched against forecast payments (contractual) and any gain or loss on the contracts attributable to the hedged risk is taken directly to equity. On settlement of the payment to any gain or loss on the contracts attributable to the hedge is reversed from equity.

Interest rate risk Fair value interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Department does not hold any interest bearing financial instruments that are measured at fair value, therefore has nil exposure to fair value interest rate risk. Cash flow interest rate risk is the risk that the future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Department has minimal exposure to cash flow interest rate risks through its cash and deposits, term deposits and bank overdrafts that are at floating rate. The Department manages this risk by mainly undertaking fixed rate or non interest bearing financial instruments with relatively even maturity profiles, with only insignificant amounts of financial instruments at floating rate. Management has concluded for cash at bank and bank overdraft, as financial assets that can be left at floating rate without necessarily exposing the Department to significant bad risk, management monitors movement in interest rates on a daily basis. The Department’s sensitivity to interest rate risk is set out in the Table 20.3. Sensitivity disclosure analysis and assumptions The Department’s sensitivity to market risk is determined based on the observed range of actual historical data for the preceding five year period, with all variables other than the primary risk variable held constant. The Department’s fund managers cannot be expected to predict movements in market rates and prices, sensitivity analyses shown are for illustrative purposes only. The following movements are ‘reasonably possible’ over the next 12 months: • a movement of 200 basis points up and down (2010: 150 down and 100 up) in market interest rates (AUD) • proportional exchange rate movement of 5 per cent down (2010: 5 per cent, depreciation of AUD) and 15 per cent up (2010: 18 per cent, appreciation of AUD) against the USD, from the year end rate of 1.07 (2010: 0.90) • a movement of 10 per cent up and down (2010: 10 per cent) for the top ASX 200 index.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 102 Note 20. Financial instruments (continued)

Table 20.3 below shows the impact on the Department’s net result and equity for each category of financial instrument held by the Department at year end as presented to key management personnel, if the above movements were to occur.

Table 20.3: Market risk exposure - interest rate

2011 Interest rate risk (-200 basis points) (+200 basis points) Carrying Net Result Equity Net Result Equity amount ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000)

Contractual financial assets: Cash and cash deposits(i) 268,200 (5,364) - 5,364 - Receivables(ii) 14,547 - - - - Total impact - (5,364) - 5,364 -

Contractual financial liabilities: Other Payables(ii) 68,062 - - - - Derivatives(ii) 344 - - - - Borrowings(iii) 4,320 - - - - Total impact - - - - - Total Impact - - - - -

(i) All cash and deposits are held in Australian Dollars. $208.961 million cash and deposits were held on deposit at variable interest rates. The remainder of the balance was held in non-interest bearing accounts. This item is not subject to any other identified risk sensitivities. (ii) The carrying amount is denominated in Australian Dollars and is non-interest bearing. This item is not subject to the identified risk sensitivities. (iii) Borrowings solely relate to finance lease liabilities associated with motor vehicles. Each contract has interest fixed at the inception of the lease. This item is not subject to identified risk sensitivities.

103 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Note 20. Financial instruments (continued)

Table 20.3: Market risk exposure - interest rate

2010 Interest rate risk (-200 basis points) (+200 basis points) Carrying Net Result Equity Net Result Equity amount ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000) ($ ‘000)

Contractual financial assets: Cash and cash deposits(i) 75,982 (1,520) - 1,520 - Receivables(ii) 5,477 - - - - Total impact - (1,520) - 1,520 -

Contractual financial liabilities: Other Payables(ii) 49,618 - - - - Derivatives(ii) 1,438 - - - - Borrowings(iii) 3,618 - - - - Total impact - - - - - Total Impact - - - - -

(i) All cash and deposits are held in Australian Dollars. $42.682 million cash and deposits were held on deposit at variable interest rates. The remainder of the balance was held in non-interest bearing accounts. This item is not subject to any other identified risk sensitivities. (ii) The carrying amount is denominated in Australian Dollars and is non-interest bearing. This item is not subject to the identified risk sensitivities. (iii) Interest bearing liabilities solely relate to finance lease liabilities associated with motor vehicles. Each contract has interest fixed at the inception of the lease. This item is not subject to identified risk sensitivities.

(e) Fair value The fair values and net fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities are determined as follows: • Level 1 – the fair value of financial instrument with standard terms and conditions and traded in active liquid markets are determined with reference to quoted market prices • Level 2 – the fair value is determined using inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the financial asset or liability, either directly or indirectly • Level 3 – the fair value is determined in accordance with generally accepted pricing models based on discounted cash flow analysis using unobservable market inputs. The Department considers that the carrying amount of financial instrument assets and financial liabilities recorded in the financial statements to be a fair approximation of their fair values, because of the short-term nature of the financial instruments and the expectation that they will be paid in full.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 104 Note 21. Cash flow information

(a) Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents

2011 2010 $’000 $’000 For the purpose of the Cash Flow Statement, cash includes cash on hand and term deposits. Cash at the end of the financial year as shown on the Cash Flow Statement is reconciled to the related items in the Balance Sheet as follows; Total cash and deposits disclosed in the balance sheet (1) 268,200 75,982 Balance as per cash flow statement 268,200 75,982

Note: (1) Due to the State of Victoria’s investment policy and government funding arrangements, the Department does not hold a large cash reserve in its bank accounts. Cash received by the Department from the generation of income is generally paid into the State’s bank account, known as the public account. Similarly, any Departmental expenditure, including those in the form of cheques drawn by the Department for the payment of goods and services to its suppliers and creditors are made via the public account. The process is such that, the public account would remit to the Department the cash required for the amount drawn on the cheques. This remittance by the public account occurs upon the presentation of the cheques by the Department’s suppliers or creditors.

The above funding arrangements often result in Departments having notional shortfall in the cash at bank required for payment of unpresented cheques at the reporting period. At 30 June 2011, cash at bank includes the amount of a notional shortfall for the payment of unpresented cheques of $635,656.35 (2010: $1,195,310.13).

(b) Reconciliation of net result for the period to net cash flows from operating activities

2011 2010 $’000 $’000

Net result for the period 16,751 (17,184)

Non-cash movements Depreciation and amortisation of non-current assets 6,165 6,151 Increase/(decrease) in doubtful debts (146) (32) Net (gain)/loss on sale/disposal of non-current assets (272) 865 Resources provided free of charge or for nominal consideration (75) –

Movements in assets and liabilities (Increase)/decrease in receivables (16,698) 144 Increase/(decrease) in payables and accruals 17,164 (1,073) Increase/(decrease) in employee benefits 929 1,319 (Increase)/decrease in prepayments (95) 275 (Increase)/decrease in other non-financial assets 163 (48) Net cash flows from/(used in) operating activities 23,886 (9,583)

105 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Note 22. Reserves and accumulated surplus

2011 2010 $’000 $’000

(i) Physical asset revaluation surplus Balance at beginning of financial year 17,203 17,203 Asset revaluation reserve 14,977 – Balance at end of financial year 32,180 17,203

(ii) Cash flow hedge deficit(1) Balance at beginning of financial year (1,438) (1,774) Derivatives charged to equity 1,094 336 Balance at end of financial year (344) (1,438) Total reserves 31,836 15,765 Net change in reserves 16,071 336

(1) The cash flow hedge reserve records the portion of the gain or loss on a hedging instrument in a cash flow hedge that is determined to be an effective hedge.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 106 Note 23. Summary of compliance with annual Parliamentary and special appropriations

(a) Summary of compliance with annual Parliamentary and special appropriations The following table discloses the details of the various annual Parliamentary appropriations received by the Department for the year. In accordance with accrual output based management procedures ‘provision of outputs’ and ‘additions to net assets’ are disclosed as ‘controlled’ activities of the Department. Administered transactions are those that are undertaken on behalf of the State over which the Department has no control or discretion.

As at 30 June 2011 As at 30 June 2010 (comparatives) Financial Management Act Appropriation Act 1994 Annual Advance Section Section Section Total Appropriations Variance appropriation from 29 30 32 Parliamentary applied Treasurer authority

Controlled Provision for 413,107(1) 49,618 2,092 2,606 20,291 487,714 472,526 15,188 (2) outputs 424,094 14,450 1,100 (192) 8,968 448,420 419,353 29,067

Additions to 160,556(3) 1,750 590 (2,606) 6,959 167,249 103,518 63,731 (4) net assets 103,134 18,810 590 192 11,853 134,579 103,688 30,891

Administered Payments made on behalf 850 –––– 850 550 300 of the State 500 –––– 500 497 3 Total 574,513 51,368 2,682 – 27,250 655,813 576,594 79,219 527,728 33,260 1,690 – 20,821 583,499 523,538 59,961

Notes: (1) This amount includes $436.6m from the annual appropriation act and the net amount transferred as part of machinery-of-government changes. (2) This variance is largely due to the timing of payments associated with various grant programs. (3) This amount includes $161.1m from the annual appropriation act and the net amount transferred as part of machinery-of-government changes. (4) This variance is largely due to the rephasing of capital projects.

107 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Note 23. Summary of compliance with annual Parliamentary and special appropriations (continued)

(a) Summary of compliance with annual Parliamentary and special appropriations

Authority Purpose Appropriations applied

2011 2010 $’000 $’000

Section 138 of the Gaming Machine Control Act Contribution to the Community Support Fund 53,173 97,374 Section 30 of the Planning and Environment Contribution to the Growth Areas Public 7,900 – (Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution) Act Transport Fund Section 30 of the Planning and Environment Contribution to the Building New 7,900 – (Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution) Act Communities Fund 68,973 97,374

Note 24. Annotated income agreements

The following is a listing of Section 29 annotated income agreements approved by the Treasurer.

2011 2010 $’000 $’000

User charges, or sales of goods and services Office of Planning and Urban Design 2,090 1,690 Local Government Victoria 592 – Total annotated income agreements 2,682 1,690

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 108 Note 25. Trust account balances

(a) trust account balances relating to trust accounts controlled and/or administered by the Department:

2011 2010 $’000 $’000

Cash and cash equivalents and investments

Controlled trusts State Development Special Projects Trust Account 40,646 26,466 Victorian Veteran's Fund 253 433 Casino Area Works Trust 419 405 Murrindindi Capacity Building Assistance Package Trust 5,716 1,700 Regional Growth Fund (1) 205,954 – Growth Area Public Transport Trust (2) 7,902 – Building New Communities Trust (2) 7,902 – Community Support Trust Fund (3) – 45,686 Total controlled trusts 268,792 74,690

Administered trusts Public Service Commuters Club Trust Fund 23 (13) Anzac Day Proceeds Trust Fund 420 192 Metropolis Trust Fund 48 64 Natural Disaster Relief Trust 953 93 Total administered trusts 1,444 336

b) trust accounts opened and closed by the Department during 2011 Trust accounts opened during 2011 (1) The Regional Growth Fund was transferred to the Department from the Department of Business and Innovation via machinery-of-government changes detailed per Note 7. It was transferred as the Regional Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) which has been abolished and replaced with the Regional Growth Fund (RGF) in accordance with the provisions of the Regional Growth fund Act 2011. (2) Following the passing of the Planning and Environment Amendment (Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution) Bill 2009 DPCD has set up the Growth Area Public Transport Trust and Building New Communities Trust. Trust accounts closed during 2011 (3) The Community Support Trust Fund was transferred to the Department of Treasury and Finance via machinery-of-government changes detailed per Note 7.

109 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Note 26. Responsible persons

In accordance with the Ministerial Directions issued by the Minister for Finance under the Financial Management Act 1994, the following disclosures are made regarding responsible persons for the reporting period.

Names

The persons who held the positions of ministers and accountable officer in the Department are as follows;

Premier of Victoria, Minister for Veterans' Affairs The Hon John Brumby, MP 1 July 2010 to 2 December 2010 Minister for Planning The Hon Justin Madden MLC 1 July 2010 to 2 December 2010 Minister for Planning The Hon Mathew Guy MLC 2 December 2010 to 30 June 2011 Minister for Skills and Workforce Participation The Hon Bronwyn Pike, MP 1 July 2010 to 2 December 2010 Minister for Community Development The Hon Lily D’Ambrosio, MP 1 July 2010 to 2 December 2010 Minister for Women’s Affairs The Hon Maxine Morand, MP 1 July 2010 to 2 December 2010 Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans' Affairs The Hon Tony Robinson, MP 1 July 2010 to 2 December 2010 Minister for Local Government and Minister for The Hon Richard Wynne, MP 1 July 2010 to 2 December 2010 Aboriginal Affairs

Minister for Local Government and Minister for The Hon Jeanette Powell, MP 2 December 2010 to 30 June 2011 Aboriginal Affairs

Minister for Senior Victorians and Minister for The Hon Lisa Neville, MP 1 July 2010 to 2 December 2010 Community Services

Minister for Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs The Hon James Merlino, MP 1 July 2010 to 2 December 2010 Minister for Sport, Recreation and Veterans' Affairs The Hon Hugh Delahunty, MP 2 December 2010 to 30 June 2011 Minister for Regional Cities The Hon Dr Denis Napthine, MP 1 January 2011 to 30 June 2011 Minister for Regional and Rural Development The Hon Peter Ryan, MP 1 January 2011 to 30 June 2011 Secretary Mr Yehudi Blacher 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011

Remuneration Remuneration received or receivable by the accountable officer in connection with the management of the Department during the reporting period was in the range:

Accountable Officer $400,000 to $409,999 (2009-2010: $390,000 to $399,999)

Amounts relating to Ministers are reported in the financial statements of the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

Other transactions Other related transactions and loans requiring disclosure under the Directions of the Minister for Finance have been considered and there are no matters to report.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 110 Note 27. Remuneration of executives

The numbers of executive officers, other than ministers and the accountable officer and their total remuneration during the reporting period are shown in the fourth and fifth columns in the table below in their relevant income bands. The base remuneration of executive officers is shown in the second and third columns. Base Remuneration is exclusive of bonus payments, long-service leave payments, redundancy payments and retirement benefits.

Base remuneration Total remuneration

2011 2010 2011 2010 No. No. No. No.

Less than $100,000 12 12 11 9 $100,000 – 109,999 1 2 1 3 $110,000 – 119,999 1 0 0 0 $120,000 – 129,999 3 1 3 1 $130,000 – 139,999 0 2 2 1 $140,000 – 149,999 1 3 0 2 $150,000 – 159,999 3 4 2 7 $160,000 – 169,999 3 3 3 2 $170,000 – 179,999 3 5 3 4 $180,000 – 189,999 4 4 4 4 $190,000 – 199,999 3 1 3 3 $200,000 – 209,999 1 2 3 2 $210,000 – 219,999 1 1 0 1 $220,000 – 229,999 1 2 1 0 $230,000 – 239,999 3 2 0 4 $240,000 – 249,999 1 1 2 0 $250,000 – 259,999 0 2 3 0 $260,000 - 269,999 3 0 0 1 $270,000 - 279,999 2 0 0 2 $280,000 - 289,999 0 0 1 1 $290,000 - 299,999 0 0 3 0 $300,000 - 309,999 0 0 1 0 Sub-total 46 47 46 47 Less separations (11) (11) (11) (11) Total as at 30 June 35 36 35 36 Total amount ($'000) 7,002 6,602 7,410 7,196

(1) Excludes Accountable Officer (Secretary). (2) The increase in base remuneration (6%) between 2011 and 2010 can be attributed to standard CPI increases (3%) and an additional payday in 2010/11(3.8%) (3) Following the machinery-of-governement changes, a number of executives moved to and from the Department. Their total remuneration has been included for the six months they have been with the Department.

111 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Note 28. Remuneration of auditors

2011 2010 $’000 $’000

Victorian Auditor-General’s Office Audit or review of the financial statements 144 142 144 142

Note 29. Subsequent Events

No events occurred subsequent to the reporting period.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 112 Accountable officer’s and chief finance and accounting officer’s declaration

We certify that the attached financial statements for the Department have been prepared in accordance with Standing Direction 4.2 of the Financial Management Act 1994, applicable Financial Reporting Directions, Australian Accounting Standards, including Interpretations, and other mandatory professional reporting requirements. We further state that, in our opinion, the information set out in the comprehensive operating statement, balance sheet, statement of changes in equity, cash flow statement and notes forming part of the financial statements, presents fairly the financial transactions during the year ended 30 June 2011 and financial position of the Department at 30 June 2011. We are not aware of any circumstance which would render any particulars included in the financial statements to be misleading or inaccurate. We authorise the attached financial statements for issue on 12 August 2011.

Greg Forck Yehudi Blacher Chief Finance and Accounting Officer Secretary Department of Planning and Community Development Department of Planning and Community Development Melbourne Melbourne

Thursday, 12 August, 2011 Thursday, 12 August, 2011

113 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 114 115 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Budget portfolio outcomes Comprehensive operating statement for the financial year ended 30 June 2011

Note Actual Budget Variation 2010-11 2010-11 % $’000 $’000

Continuing operations Income from transactions Output appropriations 472,526 456,208 3.6 Special appropriations 1 68,973 102,616 (32.8) Interest 6,240 2,400 1.6 Grants 2 70,004 3,791 >100.0 Other income 1,492 500 >100.0 Total income from transactions 619,235 565,515 9.5

Expenses from transactions Employee benefits (101,301) (104,441) 3.0 Depreciation and amortisation (6,165) (6,025) (2.3) Interest expense (198) -(>100.0) Grants and other transfers (406,659) (381,035) (6.7) Capital asset charge (5,831) (6,454) 9.7 Other operating expenses 3 (82,760) (70,332) (17.7) Total expenses from transactions (602,914) (568,287) (6.1) Net result from transactions (net operating balance) 16,321 (2,772) >100.0

Other economic flows included in net result Net gain/(loss) on financial instruments and statutory receivables/payables 418 - >100.0 Other gains/(losses) from other economic flows 12 - >100.0 Total other economic flows 430 - >100.0 Net result 16,751 (2,772) >100.0

Other economic flows – other non-owner changes in equity Changes in physical asset revaluation reserve 4 14,977 - >100.0 Changes in cash flow hedge reserve 1,094 - >100.0 Changes in accumulated surplus - - - Total other economic flows – Other non-owner changes in equity 16,071 - >100.0 Comprehensive result 32,822 (2,772) >100.0

The following notes provide an explanation of the major items that contributed to the variation between the 2010-11 actual and the 2010-11 budget. 1. Reflects a decrease in special appropriations paid into the Community Support Fund as a result of machinery-of-government changes. 2. Largely due to grants from the Department of Treasury and Finance that assist mainly sporting and other organisations. 3. Due to reclassification of some Central Activity Area expenditure. 4. Four year compounded managerial revaluation of the physical assets using indices provided by Valuer General.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 116 Balance sheet for the financial year ended 30 June 2011

Note Actual Budget Variation 2010-11 2010-11 % $’000 $’000

Assets Financial assets Cash and deposits 1 268,200 66,725 >100.0 Receivables 2 80,604 66,647 20.9 Other financial assets - 3,000 (>100.0) Total financial assets 348,804 136,372 >100.0

Non-financial assets Inventories - 164 (>100.0) Property, plant and equipment 3 265,587 292,587 (9.2) Intangible assets 16,492 17,795 (7.3) Other 476 381 24.9 Total non-financial assets 282,555 310,927 (9.1) Total assets 631,359 447,299 41.1

Liabilities Payables 68,209 50,839 (34.2) Interest bearing liabilities 4,028 5,214 22.7 Provisions 25,218 24,276 (3.9) Other 1,377 -(>100.0) Total liabilities 98,832 80,329 (23.0) Net assets 532,527 366,970 45.1

Equity Accumulated surplus/(deficit) 8,839 (10,684) >100.0 Physical asset revaluation surplus 4 32,180 15,766 >100.0 Cash flow hedge deficit (344) -(>100.0) Contributed capital 5 491,852 361,888 35.9 Total equity 532,527 366,970 45.1

The following notes provide an explanation of the major items that contributed to the variation between the 2010-11 actual and the 2010-11 budget. 1. Increase in cash and deposits due to the transfer of Regional Development Victoria to the Department 2. Variance is a result of increase in interest receivable and also amounts owing from Victorian Government 3. Variance is caused by the rephasing of capital projects 4. The increase is largely due to the four year compounded managerial revaluation of the physical assets 5. Due to net assets transferred into the Department for Regional Development Victoria.

117 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Statement of changes in equity for the financial year ended 30 June 2011

Note Equity at Total Transactions with Equity at 1 July comprehensive owners in their 30 June 2011 2010 result capacity as owners (Actual) $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Accumulated surplus/(deficit) (7,912) 16,751 - 8,839 (7,912) 16,751 - 8,839 Contributions by owners 257,011 - - 257,011

Capital appropriations - - 103,518 103,518

Withdrawal of equity - - (43,961) (43,961) Administrative restructure - net assets transferred - - 176,722 176,722 Net assets transferred to/from other government - - (1,438) (1,438) entities 257,011 - 234,841 491,852 Physical asset revaluation reserve 17,203 14,977 - 32,180 Cash flow hedge deficit (1,438) 1,094 - (344) 15,765 16,071 - 31,836 Total equity at end of financial year 1 264,864 (32,822) 234,841 532,527

Note Equity at Total Transactions with Equity at 1 July comprehensive owners in their 30 June 2011 2010 result capacity as owners (Budget) $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Accumulated surplus/(deficit) (7,912) (2,772) - (10,684) (7,912) (2,772) - (10,684) Contributions by owners 257,011 - - 257,011 Capital appropriations - - 104,877 104,877 257,011 - 104,877 361,888 Physical asset revaluation reserve 15,766 - - 15,766 15,766 - - 15,766 Total equity at end of financial year 1 264,865 (2,772) 104,877 366,970

The following notes provide an explanation of the major items that contributed to the variation between the 2010-11 actual and the 2010-11 budget. 1. The increase in equity at 30 June 2011 compared to budget is due to the transfer of Regional Development Victoria to the Department.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 118 Cash flow statement for the financial year ended 30 June 2011

Note Actual Budget Variation 2010-11 2010-11 % $’000 $’000

Cash flows from operating activities Receipts Receipts from government 606,783 558,824 8.6 Receipts/(payments) from other entities - 3,791 (>100.0) Interest received 2,826 2,400 17.8 Other receipts - 500 (>100.0) Total receipts 609,609 565,515 7.8

Payments Payments to other entities (5,187) -(>100.0) Goods and Services Tax paid to the ATO (3,153) -(>100.0) Payments of grant and other transfers (406,659) (381,035) (6.7) Payments to suppliers and employees (164,695) (174,773) 5.8 Capital asset charge (5,831) (6,454) 9.7 Interest and other costs of finance paid (198) -(>100.0) Total payments (585,723) (562,262) (4.2) Net cash flows from/(used in) operating activities 23,886 3,253 (>100.0)

Cash flows from investing activities Payments for investments - (5,866) >100.0 Payments for non-financial assets 1 (67,527) (111,521) 39.4 Net cash flows from/(used in) investing activities (67,527) (117,387) 42.5

Cash flows from financing activities Owner contributions by State Government 2 235,859 104,877 >100.0 Net cash flows from/(used in) financing activities 235,859 104,877 >100.0 Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 192,218 (9,257) >100.0

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year 75,982 75,982 >100.0 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 268,200 66,725 >100.0

The following notes provide an explanation of the major items that contributed to the variation between the 2010-11 actual and the 2010-11 budget. 1. Variance is largely due to rephasing of capital projects. 2. Recognition of net assets transferred into the Department for Regional Development Victoria.

119 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Administered (non-controlled) items for the financial year ended 30 June 2011

Note Actual Budget Variation 2010-11 2010-11 % $’000 $’000

Administered income from transactions Appropriations – Payments made on behalf of the State 550 850 (35.3) Commonwealth grants 497,120 470,146 5.7 Refunds and other miscellaneous income 10,606 710 >100.0 Total administered income from transactions 508,276 471,706 7.8

Administered expenses from transactions Payments to local government (503,834) (471,006) (7.0) Other grants and transfer payments (704) (700) (0.6) Other expenses from ordinary activities (7,289) - (>100.0) Total administered expenses from transactions (511,827) (471,706) (8.5)

Total administered net result from transactions (net operating balance) (3,551) -(>100.0)

Administered other economic flows included in the administered net result Other gains/(losses) from other economic flows -- - Total administered other economic flows --- Administered net result (3,551) -(>100.0)

Administered other economic flows – other non-owner changes in equity Other -- - Total administered other economic flows - other non-owner changes in equity ---

Administered financial assets Cash and deposits 2,779 1,459 90.5 Receivables 36 10 >100.0 Total administered assets 2,815 1,469 91.6

Administered liabilities Creditors and accruals 965 72 (>100.0) Deposits repayable 28 - (>100.0) Total administered liabilities 993 72 (>100.0)

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 120 Grants and related assistance Contents

Planning communities for growth and change Living Libraries Program 123 Public Libraries Grants Program 124 Murrindindi Capacity Building Program 126 Local Governance Bushfire Planning & Preparation Project 126 Revitalising Central Dandenong 127 Precinct Structure Planning in Melbourne’s Growth Areas 127 Creating Better Places 127 Coastal Settlements of the Future 128 Geelong Activities Area 128 Bushfire Response - Land Use Planning 128

121 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Strengthening communities Investing in community capacity and promoting inclusion and infrastructure Sport & Recreation Grant Program 129 Transport Connections 143 Aquatic Access Program 131 Organisational Change Support Grants 144 Major Facility Development 132 Creative Communities 145 High Performance Sports Program 133 Valuing Volunteers 145 Kardinia Park Project 133 Imagination Unlimited 146 MCG Redevelopment 133 Art in the Suburbs 146 State Facilities Development 133 Taking Action on Problem Gambling 146 Minor Facility Development 134 Community Safety Emergency Support 146 Access All Abilities Program 136 Building Infrastructure for Growing Communities 147 State Sporting Associations Program 137 Community Facilities - Supporting Growing Country Football and Netball Program 139 Communities 147 AFL Facilities Program 141 Victorian Community Support Grants 148 Sustainable Sports Grounds Program 141 Community Facilities - Bushfire Priority 152 Stolen Generation Initiative 142 Community Renewal - Creating Liveable Communities 152 Shrine of Remembrance 142 Community Foundation Initiatives 153 Volunteering Active & Engaged Young People & Communities 153

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 122 Planning communities for growth and change

The Department provided assistance through a number of programs to companies and organisations to support housing growth, Victoria’s cultural and natural heritage, improved access to services, infrastructure, community facilities and open space.

Financial Assistance provided in 2010-11 was as follows:

Living Libraries Program

Organisation Payment $

Brimbank City Council 173,000 Cardinia Shire Council 175,000 Casey City Council 89,500 Central Highlands Regional Library 86,520 City of Boroondara 370,000 City of Greater Geelong 494,000 City of Melbourne 435,000 City of Wodonga 90,000 Colac Otway Shire 29,800 Corangamite Shire Council 10,730 Darebin City Council 286,200 Eastern Regional Libraries Corporation 445,000 Glen Eira City Council 30,000 Golden Plains Shire Council 240,000 Goulburn Valley Regional Library Corporation 112,697 Hobsons Bay City Council 315,000 Hume City Council 150,000 Manningham City Council 200,000 Mildura Rural City Council 180,000 Mitchell Shire Council 93,000 Moonee Valley City Council 120,600 Moorabool Shire Council 166,000 Moreland City Council 39,000 Nillumbik Shire Council 25,000 North Central Goldfields Regional Library Corporation 38,300 Pyrenees Shire Council 142,000

123 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Planning communities for growth and change Living Libraries Program (continued)

Organisation Payment $

Shire of Campaspe 120,000 Strathbogie Shire Council 270,000 Surf Coast Shire 180,000 West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation 64,000 Whitehorse City Council 208,394 Wimmera Regional Library Corporation 139,800 Wyndham City Council 29,310 Total 5,547,851

Public Libraries Grants Program

Organisation Payment $

Bayside City Council 541,120 Berwick Mechanics Institute & Free Library Inc 6,946 Brimbank City Council 1,035,742 Buloke Shire Council 84,797 Casey Cardinia Library Corporation 1,808,771 Central Highlands Regional Library 1,280,502 City of Boroondara 917,665 City of Greater Dandenong 766,433 City of Maribyrnong 422,175 City of Melbourne 560,933 City of Port Phillip 545,852 Corangamite Regional Library Corporation 638,284 Darebin City Council 775,317 East Gippsland Shire Council 282,405 Eastern Regional Libraries Corporation 2,267,252 Footscray Mechanics Institute 6,946 Frankston City Council 719,389 Gannawarra Shire Council 104,470 Geelong Regional Library Corporation 1,564,203 Glen Eira City Council 753,434

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 124 Planning communities for growth and change Public Libraries Grants Program (continued)

Organisation Payment $

Glenelg Shire Council 153,831 Goulburn Valley Regional Library Corporation 674,285 High Country Library Corporation 508,378 Hobsons Bay City Council 496,461 Hume City Council 942,365 Kingston City Council 814,256 Latrobe City Council 443,312 Macedon Ranges Shire Council 270,015 Maldon Athenaeum Library 6,946 Melton Shire Council 614,155 Mildura Rural City Council 333,267 Mitchell Shire Council 225,618 Monash City Council 962,344 Moonee Valley City Council 620,250 Moreland City Council 824,429 Mornington Peninsula Shire Council 827,269 North Central Goldfields Regional Library Corporation 807,573 Prahran Mechanics Institute & Circulating Library Inc 6,946 Shire of Campaspe 249,365 Shire of Murrindindi 119,059 Stonnington City Council 555,992 Swan Hill Rural City Council 162,452 The Ballarat Mechanics Institute 6,946 The Melbourne Athenaeum Inc 6,946 Upper Murray Regional Library Corporation 432,389 Vision Australia Limited 1,377,732 Wellington Shire Council 270,833 West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation 674,032 Whitehorse Manningham Reg Library Corp 1,512,568 Wimmera Regional Library Corporation 496,131 Wyndham City Council 846,679 Yarra City Council 449,750 Yarra Plenty Regional Library Service 1,874,639 Public Libraries Victoria Network Inc 65,596 Total 33,715,445

125 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Planning communities for growth and change Murrindindi Capacity Building Program

Organisation Payment $

Shire of Murrindindi 2,882,984 Municipal Association of Victoria 35,084 Total 2,918,068

Local Governance Bushfire Planning & Preparation Project

Organisation Payment $

Baw Baw Shire Council 50,000 Cardinia Shire Council 50,000 Central Goldfields Shire Council 50,000 East Gippsland Shire Council 50,000 Colac Otway Shire 50,000 Glenelg Shire Council 50,000 Golden Plains Shire Council 50,000 City of Greater Bendigo 50,000 City of Ballarat 50,000 City of Greater Geelong 50,000 Indigo Shire Council 50,000 Horsham Rural City Council 50,000 Macedon Ranges Shire Council 50,000 Manningham City Council 50,000 Moorabool Shire Council 50,000 Mt Alexander Shire Council 50,000 Northern Grampians Shire Council 50,000 South Gippsland Shire Council 50,000 Southern Grampians Shire Council 50,000 Surf Coast Shire 50,000 Wellington Shire Council 50,000 Shire of Yarra Ranges 50,000 Hepburn Shire Council 50,000 Mornington Peninsula Shire Council 50,000 Moyne Shire Council 50,000 Municipal Association of Victoria 434,404 Total 1,684,404

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 126 Planning communities for growth and change Revitalising Central Dandenong

Organisation Payment $

VicUrban 51,392,399 Total 51,392,399

Precinct Structure Planning in Melbourne’s Growth Areas

Organisation Payment $

Growth Areas Authority 11,160,000 Total 11,160,000

Creating Better Places

Organisation Payment $

Banyule City Council 2,000,000 Baw Baw Shire Council 109,000 Brimbank City Council 198,000 City of Greater Geelong 15,400 City of Ballarat 7,000 City of Whittlesea 153,000 Colac Otway Shire 57,000 Darebin City Council 150,000 Golden Plains Shire Council 54,050 Hume City Council 290,000 Mitchell Shire Council 5,000 Monash City Council 270,000 Stonnington City Council 135,600 Yarra City Council 54,000 Yarra Ranges Shire Council 90,000 Macedon Ranges Shire Council 117,000 Total 3,705,050

127 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Planning communities for growth and change Coastal Settlements of the Future

Organisation Payment $

Wellington Shire Council 2,000,000 Total 2,000,000

Geelong Activities Area

Organisation Payment $

City of Greater Geelong 1,000,000 Total 1,000,000

Bushfire Response - Land Use Planning

Organisation Payment $

Alpine Shire Council 120,000 Baw Baw Shire Council 120,000 Colac Otway Shire 120,000 Country Fire Authority 152,029 East Gippsland Shire Council 120,000 Glenelg Shire Council 120,000 Hepburn Shire Council 120,000 Mansfield Shire Council 120,000 Mornington Peninsula Shire Council 20,000 Murrindindi Shire Council 120,000 Nillumbik Shire Council 120,000 Shire of Yarra Ranges 120,000 Wellington Shire Council 120,000 Building Commission 100,000 Total 1,592,029

In 2010-11 $9.4 million was paid for other various programs with funding of less than $1 million towards the Planning Communities for Growth and Change output.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 128 Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion The following grants to organisations and companies listed below were provided to ensure that Victorians have more opportunities to participate in community, cultural, educational and sporting activities.

Sport & Recreation Grant Program

Organisation Payment $

AFL Victoria Development Foundation Inc 10,000 Athletics Australia 25,000 Australian Fencing Federation Inc 12,500 Australian Football League 100,000 Australian Volleyball Federation Inc 25,000 Basketball Victoria 2,500 Bass Coast Shire Council 54,000 Bayside City Council 76,331 BMX Events Australia Pty Ltd 5,000 Brimbank City Council 90,000 Canoeing Victoria 3,000 Casey City Council 115,460 Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne 250,000 City of Ballarat 90,000 City of Greater Bendigo 144,000 City of Greater Geelong 100,000 City of Maribyrnong 76,558 City of Wodonga 39,000 Department of Premier & Cabinet 34,885 Dragon Class Regatta Association Inc 3,242 Football Federation Victoria 3,000 Frankston City Council 600,000 Gymnastics Australia Limited 20,000 Highvale Primary School 3,000 Horsham Rural City Council 3,980 Impact Football Solutions 5,000

129 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion Sport & Recreation Grant Program (continued)

Organisation Payment $

Indigenous Golf Association Victoria 2,500 Indigo Shire Council 54,000 Knox City Council 180,000 Latrobe City Council 6,000 Manningham City Council 90,971 Melbourne Victory Ltd 255,000 Melton Shire Council 90,000 Mitchell Shire Council 3,970 Monash City Council 203,880 Moonee Valley City Council 54,000 Moreland City Council 100,000 Mornington Peninsula Shire Council 85,868 Moyne Shire Council 54,000 Netball Victoria 5,000 Pivot Performance Pty Ltd 24,000 Scott Peoples' Foundation Limited 5,000 Shire of Yarra Ranges 70,000 Southern Grampians Shire Council 90,000 Special Olympics Australia 20,000 Surfing Victoria 10,000 Swimming Victoria Inc 4,000 Tennis Victoria 2,000 Touch Football Australia Inc 4,000 Victorian Billards & Snooker Association 8,182 Victorian Cricket Association 4,727 Victorian Roller Derby League Inc 16,089 Victorian Softball Association 2,000 Warrnambool City Council 90,000 Williamstown Athletic Club 1,500 Womens Basketball Players Association 13,750 Womens Golf Victoria Inc 25,000 Women's National Basketball Bendigo Inc 5,000 Wyndham City Council 90,000 Total 3,561,893

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 130 Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion Aquatic Access Program

Organisation Payment $

Alpine Shire Council 48,000 Banyule City Council 1,500,000 Buloke Shire Council 28,600 Central Goldfields Shire Council 39,034 City of Ballarat 1,436,229 City of Greater Geelong 540,000 City of Whittlesea 625,000 Darebin City Council 7,917 Frankston City Council 5,000,000 Gannawarra Shire Council 165,896 Glen Eira City Council 1,098,765 Hindmarsh Shire Council 35,198 Knox City Council 596,988 Macedon Ranges Shire Council 625,000 Mildura Rural City Council 22,807 Mt Alexander Shire Council 48,000 Northern Grampians Shire Council 120,000 Southern Grampians Shire Council 120,000 Strathbogie Shire Council 57,635 Surf Coast Shire 160,000 Swan Hill Rural City Council 9,658 Towong Shire Council 160,000 West Wimmera Shire Council 34,676 Yarra City Council 323,775 Total 12,803,178

131 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion Major Facility Development

Organisation Payment $

Australian Baseball League 300,000 Bass Coast Shire Council 70,000 Baw Baw Shire Council 459,248 Bayside City Council 23,633 Borough of Queenscliffe 200,000 Brimbank City Council 151,800 Casey City Council 69,400 City of Ballarat 100,067 City of Greater Bendigo 850,000 City of Greater Geelong 771,592 City of Maribyrnong 200,000 City of Port Phillip 81,869 Darebin City Council 63,000 Department of Justice 250,000 Glen Eira City Council 200,000 Horsham Golf Club 390,000 Kingston City Council 44,000 Knox City Council 552,000 Latrobe University 36,000 Manningham City Council 370,287 Moonee Valley City Council 42,100 Nillumbik Shire Council 200,000 North Melbourne Football Club Limited 250,000 Shire of Yarra Ranges 139,000 Stonnington City Council 500,000 Surf Coast Shire 600,000 Wangaratta Rural City Council 300,000 Wellington Shire Council 100,000 Yarra City Council 20,187 Total 7,334,183

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 132 Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion High Performance Sports Program

Organisation Payment $

Victorian Institute of Sport Limited 6,370,000 Total 6,370,000

Kardinia Park Project

Organisation Payment $

Geelong Football Club 5,000,000 Total 5,000,000

MCG Redevelopment

Organisation Payment $

Melbourne Cricket Club 5,000,000 Total 5,000,000

State Facilities Development

Organisation Payment $

Australian Baseball League 25,000 City of Greater Geelong 100,000 Falls Creek Alpine Resort Management Board 10,000 Latrobe University 40,000 Melbourne Rebels Rugby Union Ltd 1,500,000 Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre 2,570,000 Parks Victoria 35,656 State Baseball Softball Centre 45,000 Victorian Rugby Union Inc 160,000 Total 4,485,656

133 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion Minor Facility Development

Organisation Payment $

Banyule City Council 76,000 Bass Coast Shire Council 75,961 Baw Baw Shire Council 62,000 Bayside City Council 58,000 Benalla Rural City Council 36,180 Borough of Queenscliffe 54,000 Brimbank City Council 59,000 Buloke Shire Council 10,399 Cardinia Shire Council 66,000 Casey City Council 110,310 Central Goldfields Shire Council 54,000 City of Ballarat 55,452 City of Boroondara 45,900 City of Greater Bendigo 84,500 City of Greater Dandenong 120,000 City of Greater Geelong 86,000 City of Maribyrnong 27,580 City of Melbourne 48,000 City of Whittlesea 56,073 City of Wodonga 40,000 Colac Otway Shire 72,000 Corangamite Shire Council 60,000 Darebin City Council 108,000 East Gippsland Shire Council 11,878 Frankston City Council 90,000 Gannawarra Shire Council 37,200 Glen Eira City Council 30,000 Golden Plains Shire Council 36,000 Greater Shepparton City Council 66,000 Hepburn Shire Council 54,000 Hindmarsh Shire Council 105,531 Hobsons Bay City Council 69,856 Horsham Rural City Council 9,333 Hume City Council 66,000 Indigo Shire Council 79,860 Kingston City Council 26,550

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 134 Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion Minor Facility Development (continued)

Organisation Payment $

Knox City Council 54,000 Latrobe City Council 66,000 Loddon Shire Council 53,429 Macedon Ranges Shire Council 59,666 Manningham City Council 74,744 Mansfield Shire Council 2,450 Maroondah City Council 68,667 Melton Shire Council 50,544 Moira Shire Council 32,000 Monash City Council 66,000 Moorabool Shire Council 81,567 Moreland City Council 120,000 Mornington Peninsula Shire Council 21,600 Mt Alexander Shire Council 72,000 Nillumbik Shire Council 12,000 Northern Grampians Shire Council 7,920 Pyrenees Shire Council 60,000 Rural City of Wangaratta 12,000 Shire of Campaspe 50,226 Shire of Murrindindi 102,121 Shire of Yarra Ranges 72,000 South Gippsland Shire Council 11,963 Southern Grampians Shire Council 54,000 Strathbogie Shire Council 54,000 Surf Coast Shire 54,000 Swan Hill Rural City Council 129,597 Towong Shire Council 4,000 Wangaratta Rural City Council 66,000 Warrnambool City Council 54,000 Wellington Shire Council 26,262 West Wimmera Shire Council 84,000 Wyndham City Council 144,000 Yarriambiack Shire Council 80,755 Total 4,049,074

135 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion Access All Abilities Program

Organisation Payment $

Australian Camps Association 23,500 Banyule City Council 152,856 Brimbank City Council 64,375 Cardinia Shire Council 71,834 Casey City Council 100,117 Central Highlands Sports Assembly Inc 173,227 City of Maribyrnong 47,307 City of Port Phillip 89,782 City of Whittlesea 53,040 Darebin City Council 129,290 Eastern Recreation & Leisure Services Ltd 347,960 Gippsport 249,085 Hobsons Bay City Council 43,009 Hume City Council 129,290 Leisure Networks Assoc Inc 215,521 Loddon Campaspe Sports Assembly Inc(Sports Focus) 189,209 Mallee Sports Assembly Inc 109,489 Melton Shire Council 87,847 Moonee Valley City Council 60,329 Moreland City Council 48,000 Options Victoria Inc 211,882 Reclink Australia Inc 135,000 Riding for The Disabled Association of Victoria 74,000 South West Sports Assembly 184,505 Stonnington City Council 89,782 The Centre for Continuing Education Inc 217,196 The Young Mens Christian Associations of Victoria Inc 141,349 Victorian Ymca Community Programming 48,000

Wimmera Regional Sports Assembly Inc 115,502

Total 3,602,283

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 136 Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion State Sporting Associations Program

Organisation Payment $

AFL Victoria Development Foundation Inc 23,700 Archery Victoria Inc 22,500 Athletics Victoria Inc 32,200 Australian Camps Association 11,000 Australian Football League (Victoria) Ltd 30,000 Australian Karate Federation (Vic) Inc 8,000 Australian Vic Biathlon Assoc Inc 22,500 Badminton Victoria Inc 49,500 Baseball Victoria Inc 24,000 Basketball Victoria 30,000 Blind Sports Victoria 21,000 BMX Victoria Inc 17,000 Bocce Federation of Victoria Inc 15,000 Bowls Victoria Inc 21,000 Bushwalking Victoria Inc 31,750 Canoeing Victoria 34,500 Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Limited 30,500 Croquet Victoria Inc 28,000 Cyclesport Victoria 52,500 Dancesport Victoria 3,000 Deaf Sports Recreation Victoria 18,000 Disability Sport & Recreation Limited 18,000 Diving Victoria 49,400 Equestrian Federation of Australia (Vic Branch Inc) 22,500 Football Federation Victoria 37,800 Hockey Victoria Inc 54,500 Ice Skating Victoria Inc 11,250 Ice Sports Victoria Inc 22,980 Indoor Sports Victoria Inc 15,000 Judo Victoria Inc 22,500 Lacrosse Victoria Inc 22,000 Life Saving Victoria Ltd 32,000 Modern Pentathlon Victoria Inc 16,500 Motorcycling Victoria 40,250

137 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion State Sporting Associations Program (continued)

Organisation Payment $

Netball Victoria 30,000 Pony Club of Victoria 46,500 Pool Victoria Inc 16,500 Rowing Victoria Inc 34,500 Royal Victorian Bowls Association Inc 20,000 Skate Victoria Inc 41,818 Special Olympics Australia 12,000 Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (Vic) Ltd 32,000 Squash Vic 27,000 Surfing Victoria 44,500 Swimming Victoria Inc 50,750 Table Tennis Victoria 35,500 Tennis Victoria 57,350 Touch Football Australia Inc 24,000 Triathlon Victoria Inc 34,400 Vicsrapid Inc 16,500 Victorian Amateur Boxing Association Inc 15,000 Victorian Amateur Fencing Association 46,500 Victorian Amateur Pistol Association 19,000 Victorian Baseball Assoc Ltd 20,000 Victorian Cricket Association 44,000 Victorian Disabled Sports Advisory Committee 16,500 Victorian Flying Disc Association 16,500 Victorian Golf Association 30,000 Victorian Gymnastic Association 52,500 Victorian Little Athletics Association Inc 18,000 Victorian Orienteering Association 49,500 Victorian Parachute Council 19,000 Victorian Rogaining Assoc Inc 14,500 Victorian Rugby League Inc 26,500 Victorian Rugby Union Inc 6,000 Victorian Skateboard Association 28,000 Victorian Snowsports Association Inc 10,000 Victorian Soaring Association 12,750

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 138 Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion State Sporting Associations Program (continued)

Organisation Payment $

Victorian Softball Association 35,500 Victorian Squash Federation 26,400 Victorian Synchronised Swimming Committee Inc 14,000 Victorian Tenpin Bowling Association 16,500 Victorian Touch Association 20,000 Victorian Water Polo Inc 48,250 Victorian Weight Lifting Association 19,000 Victorian Wrestling Association 8,250 Volleyball Victoria Inc 22,000 Wheelchair Sports Victoria 17,500 Womens Golf Victoria Inc 47,750 Yachting Victoria Inc 51,200 Total 2,184,248

Country Football and Netball Program

Organisation Payment $

Ararat Rural City Council 6,000 Bass Coast Shire Council 66,000 Baw Baw Shire Council 98,000 Benalla Rural City Council 21,635 Buloke Shire Council 56,000 Central Goldfields Shire Council 12,000 City of Ballarat 12,000 City of Greater Bendigo 250,000 City of Greater Geelong 8,000 Colac Otway Shire 66,000 Corangamite Shire Council 3,979

139 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion Country Football and Netball Program (continued)

Organisation Payment $

East Gippsland Shire Council 47,213 Gannawarra Shire Council 84,105 Golden Plains Shire Council 6,000 Greater Shepparton City Council 69,000 Hindmarsh Shire Council 8,447 Horsham Rural City Council 40,000 Loddon Shire Council 73,391 Macedon Ranges Shire Council 24,000

Melton Shire Council 54,000

Mildura Rural City Council 21,373 Moira Shire Council 3,915 Moorabool Shire Council 12,000 Moyne Shire Council 66,000 Mt Alexander Shire Council 54,000 Nillumbik Shire Council 54,000 Pyrenees Shire Council 49,264 Rural City of Wangaratta 15,224 Shire of Murrindindi 23,540 Shire of Yarra Ranges 51,000 South Gippsland Shire Council 22,000 Southern Grampians Shire Council 54,000 Strathbogie Shire Council 81,360 Swan Hill Rural City Council 16,260 Wangaratta Rural City Council 220,000 Warrnambool City Council 12,000 Wellington Shire Council 26,642 West Wimmera Shire Council 12,000 Yarriambiack Shire Council 96,538 Total 1,896,886

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 140 Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion AFL Facilities Program

Organisation Payment $

St Kilda Saints Football Club Ltd 700,000 Richmond Football Club Ltd 650,000 Total 1,350,000

Sustainable Sports Grounds

Organisation Payment $

Banyule City Council 54,000 Cardinia Shire Council 54,000 Casey City Council 53,572 Central Goldfields Shire Council 31,430 City of Ballarat 54,000 City of Port Phillip 54,000 Frankston City Council 45,000 Gannawarra Shire Council 25,050 Hobsons Bay City Council 27,000 Horsham Rural City Council 54,000 Knox City Council 54,000 Macedon Ranges Shire Council 13,500 Manningham City Council 22,052 Maroondah City Council 30,398 Mitchell Shire Council 26,457 Monash City Council 54,000 Mt Alexander Shire Council 45,845 Nillumbik Shire Council 54,000 Northern Grampians Shire Council 54,000 Surf Coast Shire 41,805 Wellington Shire Council 54,000 Whitehorse City Council 85,500 Yarriambiack Shire Council 52,848 Total 1,040,457

141 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion Stolen Generation Initiative

Organisation Payment $

Connecting Home Limited 970,000 Koorie Heritage Trust Inc 352,273 Total 1,322,273

Shrine of Remembrance

Organisation Payment $

Shrine of Remembrance 1,102,338 Total 1,102,338

During the current financial year the Department also provided financial assistance of $33.5 million to companies and organisations in regards to various events programs under the Strengthening communities and promoting inclusion output (details of grants have not been disclosed as they are deemed commercial in confidence). In addition, $14.4 million was paid for other various programs with funding of less than $1 million.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 142 Investing in community capacity and infrastructure The Department provided financial assistance through a broad range of programs towards the output Investing in community and capacity infrastructure.

Financial Assistance provided in 2010-11 was as follows:

Transport Connections

Organisation Payment $

Bass Coast Shire Council 70,771 Baw Baw Shire Council 141,420 Casey City Council 146,715 Central Goldfields Shire Council 115,800 City of Greater Bendigo 219,400 City of Greater Geelong 41,775 City of Whittlesea 39,384 Cohuna District Hospital 301,350 Colac Otway Shire 20,195 Community Accessibility Inc 373,400 Corangamite Shire Council 141,601 Eastern Volunteer Resource Centre Inc 10,000 Golden Plains Shire Council 100,745 Greater Shepparton City Council 102,900 Hepburn Shire Council 67,741 Latrobe City Council 69,600 Link Community Transport Inc 36,730 Macedon Ranges Shire Council 49,496 Melton Shire Council 136,958 Mildura Rural City Council 10,000 Mitchell Shire Council 83,444 Mornington Peninsula Shire Council 95,400 Nillumbik Shire Council 115,575 Pyrenees Shire Council 203,200 Shire of Campaspe 86,520 Shire of Murrindindi 41,960 Shire of Yarra Ranges 164,800

143 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Investing in community capacity and infrastructure Transport Connections (continued)

Organisation Payment $

South Gippsland Shire Council 105,069 Sunassist Volunteer Helpers Inc 143,541 Surf Coast Shire 13,593 Uniting Care Ballarat Parish Mission 76,400 Wellington Shire Council 341,300 Western District Health Service 172,791 Wimmera Volunteers Inc 88,803 Wyndham City Council 39,540 Total 3,967,917

Organisational Change Support Grants

Organisation Payment $

Adult Multicultural Education Services 175,000 Bendigo Regional Ymca Inc 22,500 Buloke Shire Council 50,000 Central Highlands Sports Assembly Inc 22,500 Colac Otway Shire 22,500 Community Houses Association of The Outer Eastern Suburbs Inc 22,500 Community Options Brokerage Service Inc 22,500 Corangamite Shire Council 50,000 Country Fire Authority 22,500 Eastern Volunteer Resource Centre Inc 22,500 Gannawarra Shire Council 50,000 Glenelg Shire Council 22,500 Goulburn North Eastern Association of Community 22,500 Hepburn Shire Council 70,000 Lifeline Gippsland Inc 22,500 Loddon Shire Council 50,000 Moreland City Council 22,500 Mt Alexander Shire Council 30,000 North East Region Volunteer Resource Centres Inc 22,500

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 144 Investing in community capacity and infrastructure Organisational Change Support Grants (continued)

Organisation Payment $

Northern Grampians Shire Council 69,800 Parks Victoria 175,000 Prahran Community Learning Centre Inc 22,500 Shire of Campaspe 22,500 Southern Family Life Service Association Inc 22,500 Springvale Community Aid & Advice Bureau 22,500 Swan Hill Rural City Council 30,000 VicSport 175,000 Volunteer West 22,500 Warrnambool City Council 22,500 Whitehorse Community Health Service 22,500 Wimmera Volunteers Inc 22,500 Yarriambiack Shire Council 33,000 Youth Affairs Council of Victoria Inc 175,000 Total 1,582,800

Creative Communities

Organisation Payment $

Department of Premier & Cabinet 451,053 Total 451,053

Valuing Volunteers

Organisation Payment $

Department of Justice 300,000 Total 300,000

145 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Investing in community capacity and infrastructure Imagination Unlimited

Organisation Payment $

Department of Premier & Cabinet 417,087 Total 417,087

Art in the Suburbs

Organisation Payment $

Department of Premier & Cabinet 3,191,314 Total 3,191,314

Taking Action on Problem Gambling

Organisation Payment $

Department of Justice 25,084,000 Total 25,084,000

Community Safety Emergency Support

Organisation Payment $

Department of Justice 1,100,000 Total 1,100,000

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 146 Investing in community capacity and infrastructure Building Infrastructure for Growing Communities

Organisation Payment $

Cardinia Shire Council 590,000 Casey City Council 531,000 Hume City Council 320,000 Melton Shire Council 561,000 Wyndham City Council 531,000 Total 2,533,000

Community Facilities - Supporting Growing Communities

Organisation Payment $

Cardinia Shire Council 45,000 Casey City Council 103,210 City of Whittlesea 583,519 Hume City Council 548,519 Melton Shire Council 255,000 Wyndham City Council 413,154 Total 1,948,402

147 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Investing in community capacity and infrastructure Victorian Community Support Grants

Organisation Payment $

Action for Community Living 36,000 Alpine Shire Council 99,200 Ararat Rural City Council 27,000 Australia Light Foundation Inc 2,800 Australian- Multicultural Community Services Inc 24,726 Australian Multicultural Foundation Limited 164,000 Ballarat Football League 10,000 Banyule City Council 45,000 Baptist Community Care Ltd 20,000 Bass Coast Shire Council 185,500 Baw Baw Shire Council 96,000 Bayside City Council 2,500 Benalla Rural City Council 25,800 Bethany Community Support Inc 20,000 Birchip Cropping Group Inc 3,000 Bonnie Doon Community Group Inc 28,000 Brimbank City Council 93,717 Brotherhood of St Laurence 3,000 Buloke Shire Council 51,000 Cardinia Shire Council 250,000 Casey City Council 123,800 Centacare Catholic Family Services 24,000 Central Access Ltd 2,650 Central Goldfields Shire Council 240,298 CERES - Centre for Education & Research In Environmental Strategies 80,000 City of Boroondara 90,000 City of Greater Bendigo 72,900 City of Greater Dandenong 727,000 City of Greater Geelong 712,036 City of Maribyrnong 1,512,277 City of Melbourne 422,500 City of Port Phillip 106,000 City of Whittlesea 289,484 Colac Otway Shire 285,000

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 148 Investing in community capacity and infrastructure Victorian Community Support Grants (continued)

Organisation Payment $

Corangamite Shire Council 308,344 Country Fire Authority 50,000 Creativity Australia Ltd 83,184 Cutting Edge Uniting Care 3,000 Darebin City Council 172,800 Darfur Australia Network 8,000 East Gippsland Shire Council 138,150 Eastern Access Community Health 60,840 Frankston City Council 305,000 Friends of St Brigids Association 3,000 Gannawarra Shire Council 125,986 Gateway Community Health 27,000 Geelong Ethnic Communities Council Inc 104,200 Gippsland Education Precinct Inc 7,500 Gippsland Lakes Community Health Inc 55,000 Glenelg & Southern Grampians Local Learning & Employment Network 128,743 Glenelg Shire Council 14,000 Greater Shepparton City Council 75,000 Hanover Welfare Services 13,750 Heathdale Neighbourhood Association 4,500 Hepburn Shire Council 240,000 Hobsons Bay City Council 400,000 Horsham Rural City Council 161,788 Hume City Council 186,481 Indigo Shire Council 218,100 Jika Jika Community Centre 3,000 Karingal Inc 3,000 Kevin Heinze Garden Centre Inc 2,800 Knox City Council 30,000 Latrobe City Council 693,581 Latrobe Community Health Service Inc 2,022 Leisure Networks Assoc Inc 30,000 Lions Club of Corryong. 21,600 Loddon Shire Council 4,100

149 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Investing in community capacity and infrastructure Victorian Community Support Grants (continued)

Organisation Payment $

Lullas Children & Family Centre Aboriginal Corporation 9,091 Macedon Ranges Shire Council 312,800 Manningham City Council 405,000 Mansfield Shire Council 34,000 Melbourne Anglican Trust Corporation 94,000 Melbourne City Mission 53,000 Melton Shire Council 721,522 Mildura Rural City Council 159,000 Milpara Community House 16,910 Mission Australia 233,328 Moira Shire Council 25,000 Monash City Council 253,000 Monashlink Community Health Services 4,260 Moonee Valley City Council 80,500 Moorabool Shire Council 30,000 Mornington Peninsula Shire Council 632,500 Moyne Shire Council 121,250 Mt Alexander Shire Council 200,505 Multicultural Arts Victoria 50,000 Murray Human Services Inc 4,000 Nillumbik Shire Council 300,000 Northern Grampians Shire Council 24,000 Peninsula Health 95,470 Plenty Valley Community Health Services 303,040 Port Franklin Hall Committee 10,000 Power Neighbourhood House Inc 12,644 Pyrenees Shire Council 235,256 Quang Minh Temple 100,000 Regional Information & Advocacy Council Inc 18,000 Ruffy Mechanics Institute Reserve Inc 20,000 Shepparton Access 80,000 Shire of Murrindindi 117,500 Shire of Yarra Ranges 177,000 South Gippsland Shire Council 98,135

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 150 Investing in community capacity and infrastructure Victorian Community Support Grants (continued)

Organisation Payment $

Springvale Neighbourhood House Inc 2,661 Stonnington City Council 303,000 Strathbogie Shire Council 130,000 Surf Coast Shire 240,000 Swan Hill Rural City Council 187,219 The Anglican Parish of Footscray 100,000 The New Hope Foundation Inc 25,000 The Scout Association of Australia Victorian Branch 5,000 The Torch Project 54,000 Torquay Bowls Club Inc 2,700 Trentham Community Group Association Inc 4,773 Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Assoc Ltd 30,000 Victorian Council of Social Services 26,280 Volunteering Geelong Inc 3,000 Wangaratta Rural City Council 60,000 Warragul Community House Inc 3,000 Warrnambool City Council 27,000 Western Edge Youth Arts Inc 10,000 Whitehorse City Council 15,000 Women's Health East Inc 30,000 Wyndham City Council 1,352,746

Yarra City Council 430,000

Yarriambiack Shire Council 180,423 Total 17,812,170

151 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Investing in community capacity and infrastructure Community Facilities - Bushfire Priority

Organisation Payment $

Department of Human Services 800,000 Kinglake Ranges Foundation 45,000 Labertouche & District Community Centre 30,000 Latrobe City Council 145,000 Marysville & District Historical Society Inc 48,000 Mitchell Shire Council 174,000 Nillumbik Shire Council 47,700 Shire of Murrindindi 108,000 Total 1,397,700

Community Renewal - Creating Liveable Communities

Organisation Payment $

Casey City Council 189,000 City of Greater Geelong 116,000 Frankston City Council 116,000 Hobsons Bay City Council 116,000 Hume City Council 189,000 Kingston City Council 197,003 Maroondah City Council 189,000 Mornington Peninsula Shire Council 189,000 Total 1,301,003

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 152 Investing in community capacity and infrastructure Community Foundation Initiatives

Organisation Payment $

Community Foundation for Albury Wodonga Region Ltd 100,000 Frankston City Council 100,000 Geelong Community Open Fund 300,000 The Community Foundation for Bendigo & Central Victoria Ltd 200,000 The Trustee For United Way Geelong Region Community Foundation 100,000 Tomorrow Today A Foundation for Rural Community Development 200,000 Total 1,000,000

Volunteering - Active & Engaged Young People & Communities

Organisation Payment $

1st Ballan Scout Group 1,500 Aboriginal Literacy Foundation Inc 2,400 Abrisa Brazilian Association for Development & Integration 2,500 Activate Church Inc 5,000 Advance Bairnsdale Community 2,600 Advance Sea Lake Inc 2,200 AED Legal Centre 5,000 Afghan Australian Association of Victoria Inc 5,000 Albury Wodonga Health 2,620 Alpine Search & Rescue Victoria Inc 5,000 Angel Babies Foundation 5,000 Ararat Golden Gateway Festival Committee 4,255 Armenoro Senior Citizens Club 1,500 Art Is Festival 5,000 Art Makers Projects Inc 5,000 Ashwood Sports Club Inc 2,500 Association for The New Elderly 1,200 Athletics Victoria Inc 4,500 Auspicious Arts Project Inc 7,000 Aussi Masters Swimming In Australia Inc 4,900

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Organisation Payment $

Avenel Bowling Club Inc 3,700 Ballarat Astronomical Society Inc 4,545 Barwon Adolescent Task Force Inc 3,750 Basalt Bay Landcare Network Inc 2,865 Belgium Avenue Neighbourhood House Inc 8,780 Belmont Lions Sports Club Inc 5,000 Belmont Park Pavilion Committee of Management 1 ,100 Benalla Rural City Council 5,000 Bendigo Family & Financial Services Inc 4,820 Bendigo Science & Technology Museum Inc 4,650 Bendigo Senior Secondary College 3,459 Better Hearing Australia Victoria Inc 5,000 Birchip Business & Learning Centre 5,000 Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Inc 3,500 Blind Bowls Victoria Inc 2,000 Boort Amateur Swimming Club 2,080 Box Hill South Neighbourhood House 5,000 Braybrook & Maidstone Neighbourhood House Inc 4,129 Brentwood Park Primary School 1,000 Bridge Builders Ltd 2,000 Brierly Christ Church Cricket Club 3,700 Broadmeadows Uniting Care 2,950 Brunswick Neighbourhood House Co-Op Ltd 3,400 Budja Budja Aboriginal Co-Op Inc 2,325 Calvary Health Care Bethlehem Limited 4,400 Cantazaro Senior Citizens Club of Monash 2,350 Care With Me Inc 5,000 Carlton Housing Estate Residents Service Inc 5,000 Carngham Cricket Club 5,000 Caroline Springs Seniors Group Inc 3,500 Casey City Council 2,810 Castlemaine & Maldon Railway Preservation Society Inc 2,500 Castlemaine State Festival Ltd 5,000 Caulfield Primary School 3,031

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Organisation Payment $

Celas Spanish Latin American Welfare Centre 5,000 Central Goldfields Shire Council 5,000 Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc 20,502 Charlton Lawn Tennis Club Inc 2,490 Chinese Community Social Services Centre Inc 3,500 Chinese Health Foundation of Australia (CHF) 4,950 Christian Outreach Centre 9,500 Chutzpah Factory College of Entrepreneurship Inc 1,750 Citizens Advice Bureau 1,100 Citizens Radio Emergency Service Teams Vic Inc 4,050 City of Greater Dandenong 21,600 City of Port Phillip 5,000 City Wide Ministries Ltd 4,241 Clifton Springs Community Men's Shed Inc 4,000 Community Hub Inc 5,000 Congolese Community of Victoria Inc 2,000 Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate St Mina & St Marina Church 5,000 Country Fire Authority 9,219 Craigieburn Phoenix Rugby League Club 5,000 Cranbourne Christian Fellowship Centre Inc 4,350 Creativity Australia Ltd 5,000 Cutting Edge Uniting Care 5,000 Dandenong Ranges Tourism Inc 4,000 Diggerland Community Services Inc 850 Dingley Village Neighbourhood Centre Inc 5,000 Eastern Access Community Health 5,000 Engineers Without Borders Australia Ltd 2,500 Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria 5,000 Fawkner Junior Soccer Club Inc 4,000 Fernlea House Inc 3,610 Fight Cancer Foundation Limited 1,300 Fishcare Central Highlands Inc 765 Frankston Cancer Bag Group Inc 4,543 Friends of Merri Creek 3,664

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Organisation Payment $

Friends of The Earth (Australia) 5,000 Future Employment Opportunities Inc 5,000 Gannawarra Shire Council 5,000 Gannawarra Tennis Club 5,000 Gateways Support Services 3,000 Geelong Hockey Association Inc 3,500 Geelong Women's Football Club 1,400 Gellibrand Community Group Inc 5,000 George Gray Centre Inc 1,600 Glen Eira Chinese Senior Citizens Club Inc 2,450 Godfrey Street Community House 5,000 Goodcompany 5,000 Goulburn Valley Community Care & Emergency Relief Inc 3,000 Greek Cypriot Centre 2,000 Greek Orthodox Community of Lalor & Districts Womens Group 1,400 Greek Orthodox Community of Thomastown & Districts 4,000 Greek-Australian Recreational & Instructive League of Vic Inc 2,200 Greenhill Lake Development Board Inc 4,750 Gruyere District Cricket Club Inc 1,400 Gunbower & District Development Group Inc 5,000 Habitat for Humanity Australia (Vic) Incorporated 5,000 Hamilton Community House Inc 5,000 Hampton Life Saving Club 4,000 Harmony Chinese Opera Group of Melbourne 6,400 Heidelberg Occasional Childcare Centre Inc 3,281 Helping Hand Foundation Inc 5,000 Heywood Rural Health 2,500 High Country Quilters 5,000 Hobsons Bay Mens Shed Network Inc 3,302 Holland Foundation 2,910 Hope & Care For All (HCFA) Inc 3,800 Horsham Amateur Basketball Association Inc 2,700 Human Rights Arts & Film Festival 5,000 Humanitarian Crisis Hub 4,971

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Organisation Payment $

Hume United Junior Soccer Club 2,500 Huntly Junior Football Club 4,000 Indigo Shire Council 5,000 Interchange Central Gippsland 4,800 Interchange Inner East Assoc Inc 5,000 Interchange Outer East Inc 4,000 International Womens Group Inc 3,000 Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club 5,000 Iramoo Community Centre Inc 3,300 Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club Inc 4,386 Jirrahlinga Koala & Wildlife Sanctuary 4,950 Joy Melbourne 2,400 Kaniva & District Progress & Action Association Inc 2,000 Karingal Inc 2,000 Kerang Little Athletics Centre 3,000 Kew Community Festival Inc 2,269 Kew Home of Chinese Inc 3,800 Kiewa Valley Community Radio Association Inc 1,150 Kilmany Uniting Care 5,000 Kinglake Ranges Mens Shed Inc 5,000 Kingston City Council 2,340 Koaladoors Inc 900 Latrobe Valley Self Help Arthritis Group 3,005 Leading From Within (Greater Shepparton) 10,000 Leisure Networks Assoc Inc 9,150 Lentil As Anything Inc 4,320 Lions Visual Independence Foundation Inc 3,900 Macedonian Pidgeon Club 2,550 Macedonian Senior Group 'Tumbe Cafe' 5,000 Madec 2,636 Many Moons Group Inc 5,000 Maraemelbourne 1,500 Meadow Heights Learning Shop Inc 2,340 Melbourne Fringe 5,000

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Organisation Payment $

Melton Cricket Club 1,550 Merri Community Health Services 4,323 Migrant Information Centre 21,600 Mildura District Brass Band Inc 4,300 Mildura Eisteddfod Society Inc 2,000 Moira Shire Council 5,000 Monash City Council 5,000 Monbulk Netball Club 5,000 Moonambel Events Inc 4,500 Moorabool Shire Councilt 5,000 MS Society of Victoria Limited 2,990 Multicultural Sudanese Centre Inc 7,960 Narre Warren Junior Football Club 3,200 Narre Warren North Primary School 3,750 Neerim District Cricket Club Inc 1,777 Neerim District Soldiers Memorial Hospital 5,000 New Horizons Welfare Services Incorporated 5,000 New United Villages of Florina 2,400 Ngarrakeetoon Whitehead Meeting Place Inc 1,300 Noble Park Occasional Childcare Inc 1,200 North Central Goldfields Regional Library Corporation 5,000 North East Multicultural Association 3,145 North Eastern Greek Elderly Citizens Inc 4,600 North Melbourne Language & Learning Inc 2,680 North West Wolves Rugby League Club Inc 5,000 North Yarra Community Health Inc 4,965 Northeast Health Wangaratta 3,800 Oasis Aged Care Inc 5,000 Olympic Adult Education 5,000 Openaid International 2,700 Ormond Jets Basketball Club 3,000 Otway Districts Football Netball Club Inc 1,900 Otway Health & Community Services 1,500 Ovens & King Community Health Service Inc 10,000

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Organisation Payment $

Paliomillo Social Club 3,000 Pan Host Farm 5,000 Peechelba Water Supply Co-Operative Ltd 5,000 Polish Community Council of Victoria Inc 1,300 Pontian Assoc of Whittlesea Panagia Soumela 1,800 Port Fairy Community Group Inc 4,500 Portarlington Mussel Festival Inc 4,000 Portland & District Christian Emergency Relief Centre Inc 600 Powelltown Cricket Club 1,000 Power Neighbourhood House Inc 4,550 Prison Fellowship Australia 2,500 Queenscliffe Historical Museum Inc 2,000 Rawcus Theatre Company Inc 5,000 Re Use - Grant Resource Centre North East 3,950 Reach Your Dream Foundation 4,025 Return To Anatolia 1,400 Richmond Rowing Club Inc 2,330 Rise (Refugee Survivors & Ex-Detainees) 2,450 Rochester Netball Association Inc 1,000 Rockeby & Crossover Friends Group Inc 2,500 Rosebud District Lifesaving Club Inc 3,320 Rotary Club of Essendon 4,000 Roxburgh Park Community Church Facilitation Ministries Inc 2,250 Royal Yacht Club of Victoria Inc 3,000 Russian Television Victoria Association 4,900 Rutherglen Swimming & Life Saving Club Inc 950 Rye & Peninsula Greek Womens Group Inc 2,700 Sandringham Life Saving Club 5,000 Sandy Point Community Group Inc 800 Sawmill Settlement Water Works & Community Association 1,270 Sea Lake & District Health Service Inc 3,737 Seaford Life Saving Club Inc 3,500 Shalom Association Inc 3,000 Shire of Yarra Ranges 3,300

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Organisation Payment $

Shaw Newspaper 4,300 Simpson Car Club Incorporated 3,250 Somali Women's Action Group 4,400 Sorrento Portsea Senior Citizens Centre Incorporated 1,650 South East Palliative Care Ltd 5,000 South Gippsland Hospital 4,130 South Gippsland Swimming Association Inc 2,775 South Oakleigh Wild Life Shelters 5,000 South Port Uniting Care 2,500 Southern Peninsula Basketball Association Inc 3,100 Southern Peninsula Community Support & Information Centre Inc 5,000 Spanish Speaking Senior Citizens Club of Clayton 1,300 Spellmasters Australia Inc 4,538 Spina Bifida Foundation of Victoria Inc 2,390 Sports for Change 1,500 Springvale Indo-Chinese Mutual Assistance Association (SICMA) 5,000 Springvale Learning & Activities Centre Inc 5,000 St John Ambulance Australia (Vic) 4,360 St John of Kronstadt Russian Welfare Society Inc 2,360 Star Community Cinema 18,000 State Library of Victoria 5,000 Storehouse Charity Inc 2,632 Student Youth Network Inc 3,650 Sunraysia Disability Group 2,000 Sunshine Heights Football Club 2,500 Sussex Neighbourhood House Inc 5,000 Swags for Homeless Ltd 5,000 Swim 4 All Foundation 4,940 Swinburne University of Technology 5,000 Tadvic Co-Operative Ltd 1,700 Tennis Victoria 4,400 Terang & Mortlake Health Service 5,000 Terang & District Historical Society Inc 2,740 The Association of Hazaras In Victoria Inc 3,620

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Organisation Payment $

The Care Van Foundation Limited 5,000 The Centre Connecting Community In North & West Melbourne Inc 4,350 The Country Womens Association of Victoria Inc 1,430 The Leading Dramatic Society Theatre Inc 3,000 The Mali- Australia Cooperation 2,666 The New Hope Foundation Inc 5,000 The Scout Association of Australia Victorian Branch 9,000 The SPX Waterdale Players Inc 2,000 The Store Room 3,600 The Trustee for Salpingidis Family Trust 3,500 The Trustee for Teddy Bear Hospital 2,700 The Winepress Berwick Assembly of God Church Inc 4,500 The Yea Country Market Inc 4,830 The Young Mens Christian Associations of Victoria Inc 6,600 Tigers Football Club Inc 5,000 Toorak Prahran Cricket Club Inc 2,500 Trafalgar Victory Football Club 3,400 Traralgon Community Toy Library Inc 1,590 UCA - Swan Hill Central Congregation 2,200 UCA Presbytery of North East Victoria 3,000 United Way Ballarat Community Fund 1,398 Upfield Soccer Club Inc 1,000 Upper Beaconsfield Community Centre 3,000 Upper Murray Family Care Inc 5,000 Upper Plenty Mechanics Institute Hall Association Inc 800 Upper Yarra Community Environment Park 5,000 Upway Belgrave RSL 1,000 Victoria Relief & Foodbank Ltd 5,000 Victorian Arabic Social Services Inc 5,000 Victorian Cooperative On Childrens Services for Ethnic Groups (VICSEG) 4,800 Victorian Council of Deaf People Inc 5,000 Victorian Deaf Society. 1,000 Victorian Fijian Sports Club 1,500 Victorian National Parks Association 3,300

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Organisation Payment $

Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia Museum Sub-Branch 3,000 Volunteering Geelong Inc 18,000 Wantirna Little Athletics Club 1,400 Warrnambool College 3,600 Warrnambool Men's Shed Inc 5,000 Wave Care Inc 5,000 Wavlink Inc 4,860 Welshpool & District Advisory Group Inc 4,525 West Footscray Neighbourhood House 1,100 Western Radio Broadcasters Inc 5,000 Wheelchair Sports Victoria 5,000 Wimmera Hockey Association 3,000 Wimmera Uniting Care 4,300 Wodonga Mens Shed 4,950 Women's National Basketball Bendigo Inc 3,000 Worksafe Victorian Country Football League 5,000 Worn Gundidj Aboriginal Co-Operative 4,996 Yarra City Council 4,780 Yarra Glen Junior Football Club 2,425 Yarranile Cultural Society Inc 2,100 Youth Projects Inc 1,960 Total 1,237,430

During 2010-11 $9 million was provided for the Investing in community capacity and infrastructure ouput for programs below $1 million.

Restructure of administrative arrangements Regional Development Victoria (RDV) was transferred into the Department on 1 January 2011. In the six months from January 2011, RDV paid assistance of $59.8 million.

During the financial year Neighbourhood Houses, Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE), Youth Affairs, Office of Women’s Policy, Office of Disability and Office of Senior Veterans were transferred out of the Department due to machinery-of-government changes. Financial assistance of $41.417 million was made to various organisations before the restructure under these outputs.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 162 Section 4 • AppendixAppendices

Contents

Appendix 1 Audit Committee membership 164 Appendix 2 Risk management 164 Appendix 3 Employment principles and workforce data 165 Appendix 4 Office-based environmental impacts 172 Appendix 5 Implementation of the Victorian Industry Participation Policy 179 Appendix 6 Consultancies 182 Appendix 7 Disclosure of major contracts 182 Appendix 8 Freedom of information 182 Appendix 9 National Competition Policy 185 Appendix 10 Compliance with Whistleblower’s Protection Act 2001 186 Appendix 11 Compliance with Building Act 1993 187 Appendix 12 Compliance with Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 187 Appendix 13 Compliance with Local Government Act 1989 189 Appendix 14 Compliance with Planning and Environment Amendment (Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution) Act 2010 190 Appendix 15 Legislative changes and new regulations 192 Appendix 16 Additional departmental information available on request 193

163 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Section 4 • AppendixAppendices

Appendix 1 Audit Committee membership

The Audit Committee operates as an independent and expert body to assist the Secretary and management to fulfil their stewardship, leadership and control responsibilities. The committee provides:

• assurance to the Secretary that the requirements of relevant parliamentary statutes, regulations, directions and frameworks are complied with oversight of a program of audits that systematically and regularly ensure that risks are adequately managed and appropriate controls are in place • support to strengthen the Department’s governance performance by being proactive in offering advice and recommendations to improve systems, operations and risk management.

During 2010-11, the Committee met five times. The Committee members are: • Peter Doughty, Independent Chair • John Watson, Executive Director, Local Government • Tom Martin, Independent Member Victoria • Murray Jones, Independent Member • Lynne Wannan, Director, Office of the Community Sector • Terry Healy, Deputy Secretary, Strategic Policy • Jeffrey Gilmore, Executive Director, Strategic Policy, and Executive Services Research and Forecasting • Louise Hill, Deputy Secretary, Corporate Services Appendix 2 Risk management

The DPCD Risk Management Strategy details the Department’s commitment to formally manage risk at a strategic and operational level. It aims to embed a risk-aware culture throughout the organisation and details a framework for risk management accountability, methodology, activities and reporting.

The DPCD Strategic Internal Audit Plan is aligned with the Risk Management Strategy, ensuring a strategic and integrated approach to managing risk across the organisation.

The following initiatives progressed throughout 2010-11:

• risk treatment plans for all strategic risks were developed and actions were monitored throughout the year • risk management was included in annual business plans and the quarterly reporting on performance • the Department’s risk profile was critically reviewed in March 2011 by the Executive Management Team.

Accountable officer’s Risk Management Attestation I, Yehudi Blacher, certify that the Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) has risk management processes in place consistent with the Australian/New Zealand Risk Management Standard and has an internal control and reporting system in place that enables the executive of the Department to understand, manage and satisfactorily control risk exposures. The DPCD Audit Committee endorses this certification and confirms that the risk profile of the Department has been critically reviewed throughout the year.

Yehudi Blacher, Secretary 11 August 2011

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 164 Appendix 3 Employment principles and workforce data Public administration and employment and conduct principles The Department is guided by the State Services Authority when developing departmental practices and procedures to ensure the upholding of public sector values. This covers issues such as workplace behaviour and conduct, grievance resolution and responsible alcohol use. DPCD recently reviewed and modified its:

• Grievance Resolution Procedures • Appropriate Workplace Behaviour Policy • Discipline Policy and Responsible Alcohol Use Policy • Reward and Recognition Guidelines.

The Department is committed to meeting the Public Sector Values and Employment Principles as set out in the Public Administration Act 2004, including the application of merit and equity principles to the Departmental recruitment procedures. Our selection processes ensure that applicants are assessed and evaluated fairly and equitably on the basis of key selection criteria and other accountabilities without discrimination.

Workforce data staffing trends

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 685 958 1,048 1,077 973

Note: All figures refer to full time equivalent (FTE). Major machinery-of-government changes impacted on staff numbers and executive officer data for 2010-11. 2007 figures relate to the Department for Victorian Communities as the Department of Planning and Community Development was created in August 2007.

June 2010 - June 2011 Fixed term and Ongoing employees(i) casual employees

Employees Full time Part time (headcount) (headcount) (headcount) FTE (ii) FTE (ii) June 2011 842 723 119 801.7 171.3 June 2010 907 777 130 862.5 214.7

165 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 2011 2010 Fixed term Fixed term and casual and casual Ongoing(i) employees Ongoing(i) employees Employees Employees (headcount) FTE(ii) FTE(II) (headcount) FTE(ii) FTE(ii) Male 338.0 334.7 66.2 339 335.7 148.4 Female 504.0 467.0 105.1 568 526.8 66.3 Total 842.0 801.7 171.3 907 862.5 214.7 Age Under 25 17.0 16.4 6.6 18 18.0 16.2 25-34 199.0 190.8 73.4 228 219.3 113.0 35-44 247.0 228.9 49.9 246 226.2 50.6 45-54 216.0 207.4 27.3 242 231.9 24.8 55-64 147.0 143.6 13.1 158 153.7 10.1 Over 64 16.0 14.6 1.0 15 13.4 0 Total 842.0 801.7 171.3 907 862.5 214.7 Classification VPS 1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 VPS 2 28.0 26.6 11.6 40 37.4 16.0 VPS 3 125.0 122.0 21.3 144 137.9 30.0 VPS 4 166.0 156.7 47.3 202 188.2 61.8 VPS 5 267.0 250.2 54.8 272 258.7 76.4 VPS 6 209.0 199.2 32.2 203 194.3 28.5 Other(iii) 7.0 7.0 3.0 5 5.0 1.0 STS 4.0 4.0 1.0 4 4.0 1.0 Executive 36.0 36.0 0.0 37 37.0 0 Total 842.0 801.7 171.3 907 862.5 214.7

Notes: (i) Ongoing employees means people engaged on an open-ended contract of employment and executives engaged on a standard executive contract who were active in the last full pay period of June. (ii) FTE means full-time equivalent. (iii) Employees reported with a classification of ‘Other’ are three Ministerial Chauffeurs, four Principal Scientists, two Senior Regulatory Analysts and one Chief Executive Officer. All figures reflect employment levels during the last full pay period of June 2011. Excluded are those on leave without pay or absent on secondment, external contractors/consultants, and temporary staff employed by employment agencies, as well as a small number of people who are not employees but appointees to a statutory office, as defined in the Public Administration Act 2004.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 166 Executive officer data table 1: number of executive officers classified into ‘ongoing’ and ‘special projects’

All Ongoing Special projects Class No. Var1 No. Var No. Var EO-1 1 0 1 0 0 0 EO-2 14 -2 14 -2 0 0 EO-3 21 1 19 1 2 0 Total 36 -1 34 -1 2 0

1 All references to variance denote variance between 2009-10 and 2010-11 figures. table 2: Breakdown of executive officers into gender for ‘ongoing’ and ‘special projects’

Ongoing Special projects Male Female Vacancies Male Female Vacancies Class No. Var No. Var No. No. Var No. Var No. EO-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EO-2 8 0 6 -2 1 0 0 0 0 0 EO-3 14 2 5 -1 4 0 0 2 0 0 Total 23 2 11 -3 5 0 0 2 0 0

167 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 table 3: Reconciliation of executive numbers

2010 2011

Executives with remuneration over $100,000 (Financial Statement Note 41) 38 35 Vacancies (Table 2) 3 5 Add Executives employed with total remuneration below $100,000 9 11 Accountable Officer (Secretary) 1 1 Less Separations -11 -11 Total executive numbers at 30 June 2010 37 36 table 4: number of executive officers for the Department’s portfolio agencies2

Total Male Female

Portfolio agencies No. Var No. Var No. Var Architects Registration Board of Victoria 1 0 0 0 1 0

Building Commission 6 -1 5 0 1 -1 Growth Areas Authority 6 1 5 0 1 1 Melbourne and Olympic Parks Trust 7 0 4 -1 3 1 Plumbing Industry Commission 1 0 1 0 0 0 Shrine of Remembrance Trust 1 0 1 0 0 0 State Sport Centres Trust 3 1 3 1 0 0 Victorian Institute of Sport 1 0 0 0 1 0 VicUrban 6 -1 6 0 0 -1 Total 32 0 25 0 7 0

2 Whilst in previous years details of Executive Officer vacancies have been provided, this data is no longer available and therefore cannot be provided in this report.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 168 Human resource management occupational health and safety DPCD continued its commitment to maximise the health and wellbeing of its staff and to comply with occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements. A key initiative was to bring in-house the OHS and wellbeing function, which was up to November 2010 managed through the shared human resource service provided by the Department of Transport. Other activities included:

• mandatory training for all managers/supervisors and executive officers • gap analysis of DPCD OHS policies and procedures, specifically to address the proposed federal harmonisation legislation • development of a three-year OHS Strategic Plan 2011-2013 • an e-Learn compulsory induction OHS module for new staff is assessed and reviewed for continual improvement of the OHS induction module • “Working Together with Respect and Harmony” and “Living Our Values” online training has been developed.

First aid The Department has a total of 32 first aid officers trained at the Apply First Aid (AFA) level, including the use of defibrillator machines. In addition, all First Aid Officers completed their mandatory annual CPR training and mental health training.

Assessments and measures undertaken to improve the occupational health safety and wellbeing of employees includes:

• ergonomic assessments – 226 assessments were provided to departmental staff largely as a response to office relocations following machinery-of-government changes • influenza and swine flu vaccinations – 336 vaccinations were administered to staff • a total of 84 staff utilised the WorkHealth checks • health and wellbeing presentations on Emotional Intelligence Awareness and Back Care • health and wellbeing activities included health and posture evaluations, bone density testing and skin checks.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing committee The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee meet quarterly to discuss health and wellbeing initiatives and other OHS-related issues. There are currently 25 Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and eight Deputy Representatives across DPCD.

In 2010-11 there was a review of the governance structure of the Health Safety and Wellbeing Committee to identify changes required to achieve compliance with the Federal Model Work Health and Safety Act to be implemented in 2012.

2010-11 incidents and Workcover data • 45 incident reports were received, with no increase from the previous year • eight WorkCover claims were received in 2010-11, three of which were accepted as standard claims • No days were lost as a result of injuries compensable under the Accident Compensation Act 1985.

169 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 The Department’s performance against OHS management measures oHS governance key performance indicators (KPis) 2010-2011

Measure KPI 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11

FTE 1048 1077 973 1. Incidents No. of Incidents 35 45 45

Rate Per 100 FTE(1) 3.3 4.2 4.6 2. Claims No. of Standard Claims(2) 2 11 3 - Data from this is provided by Rate per 100 FTE 0.2% 1.0% 0.3% WorkSafe’s Annual No. of Lost Time Claims(3) 5 0 Report Data for 2 DPCD Rate Per 100 FTE 0.2% 0.5% 0% No. of claims exceeding 13 weeks(4) N/A N/A 2 Rate Per 100 FTE N/A N/A 0.2% 3. Fatalities Fatality Claims 0 0 0 4. Claim costs Average Cost per Standard Claim(5) $18,171 $99,733 $5,406 5. Return to Work(4) Percentage of claims with a Return to Work N/A N/A 0 plan <30 days

6. Management Evidence of OHS policy statement, OHS Completed Completed Completed commitment objectives, regular reporting to senior management of OHS, and OHS plans (signed by CEO or equivalent). Evidence of OHS criteria in purchasing Completed Completed Completed guidelines (including goods, services and personnel) 7. Consultation and Evidence of agreed structure of designated Completed Completed Corporate participation workgroups (DWG’s), Health and Safety governance Representatives (HSRs), and issue resolution structure under (6) procedures (IRPs) review and update Compliance with agreed structure of DWG’s, Completed Completed Under review and HSR’s and IRPs update(6) 8. Risk management Number of internal audits/inspections N/A 2 2 (Workplace Inspection Checklists) conducted as planned Percentage of issues identified and actioned arising from: Internal audits (Workplace Inspection N/A Nil 100% Checklists) HSR Provisional Improvement Notices (PINS) N/A Nil Nil WorkSafe Notices N/A Nil Nil

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 170 Measure KPI 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11

FTE 1048 1077 973 9. Training Number of managers and staff that have received OHS training: • Induction(7) 244 141 476 • Management Training(8) 45 41 118 • Contractors, temps and visitors(4) N/A N/A N/A(9) Percentage of health & safety representatives (HSRs) trained(4): • Acceptance of role N/A N/A 100% • Re-training (refresher) N/A N/A 100% • Reporting of incidents and injuries N/A N/A 100%

(1) The rate per 100 FTE has increased from 4.2 in 2009-10 to 4.6 in 2010-11 due to a reduction in the overall FTE number. (2) Standardised claims are those that have exceeded the employer excess (days or dollars) or are registered as a standard claim and are open. The number of Standard Claims is extracted from WorkSafe’s Annual Report Data for DPCD. Under threshold claims are excluded from this figure. (3) A Time Lost Claim is a claim where compensation has been paid by the VWA/Insurer (after the employer has paid the 10 day excess). Time loss claims are a sub-set of standardised claims. Under threshold claims are excluded from this figure. (4) 2010-11 is the first year this data has been reported on in the Department’s annual report. (5) Average Claim Cost is the average total incurred per Standard Claim for the Employer. Please note the average costs per claim are calculated over a 12 month period. (6) In response to machinery-of-government changes, the corporate governance structure is being reviewed and update. (7) The online training tool has been reviewed and re-launched in October for all staff to complete from October 2010. (8) The Management Training course has been reviewed due to the new harmonisation legislative requirements. (9) Data included in Staff and Management Training incident management Continued effort has been directed to improve the health, safety and wellbeing of departmental staff during the year resulting in 45 reported incidents across the Department. There has been no increase from the previous year. Reported incidents include injuries, occurrences and near misses relating to exposure to hazards and have resulted in non-injury reports.

The report rate has been driven by an increased awareness of incident reporting among staff, through bulletin boards, Health and Safety Representatives and First Aid Officers.

Workcover claims A total of eight WorkCover claims were received in 2010-11, which is a decrease from 14 claims in 2009-10. Of the eight claims received in 2010-11, three were accepted as standard claims.

Standard claims A total of three standard claims were lodged in 2010-11, which is a decrease from 11 claims lodged in 2009-10. The Department, along with the insurer, CGU, continues to monitor these issues and provide assistance on a case by case basis. Under excess claims are excluded from this figure.

Lost time claims No lost time claims were lodged in 2010-11, which is a decrease from five lost time claims in 2009-10. Lost time claims are standard claims attracting workers compensation entitlements in the jurisdiction. Under excess claims are excluded from this figure.

171 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Appendix 4 Office-based environmental impacts Energy

Indicator 2009-10 2010-11 Total energy usage segmented by primary source - Electricity (MJ) 5,234,455 4,650,887 Greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy use, segmented by primary source and offsets (t CO2-e) 1,304 1,160 Green Energy (MJ) 1,756,043 1,580,230 Percentage of electricity purchased as Green Power % 34% 34% Units of energy used per FTE (MJ/FTE) 5,310 4,921 Units of energy used per unit of office area (MJ/m2) 264 252

Achievements and actions undertaken • A significant reduction was achieved in total energy used in DPCD offices (from 264 MJ/m2 in 2009-10 down to 252 MJ/m2 in 2010-11). • Continued greener office fit outs associated with the machinery-of-government changes. • Upgrading of fluorescent tubes (from T8 to T5 lighting) and delamping will be completed with final office moves at 1 Spring Street. Both will help reduce energy use. • The delamping program at 1 Spring Street will be completed with final office moves. • The DPCD One-Desktop project will reduce DPCD’s carbon footprint via the use of eco-friendly computing hardware. • The Department participated in the “Earth Hour” energy saving challenge across all CBD sites. • DPCD continued purchasing green energy, with some regional sites using 100 per cent of green energy. • Participated in the “City Switch” energy program to improve office energy efficiency. • Currently undertaking a biannual National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS) energy rating for DPCD occupation of 1 Spring Street (a requirement of participating in City Switch).

Targets In 2010-11, DPCD successfully reduced energy consumption by 4.5 per cent to 252 MJ/m2 towards the 5 per cent annual target, reflecting the energy saving initiatives that have been put in place.

Explanatory notes In 2010-11:

• Eight sites are reported on: 1 Spring St, 8 Nicholson St, 55 Collins St, 47-51 Queen St (Bendigo), 6 Moorabool St (Geelong), 33 Breed St (Traralgon), 71 Hotham St (Traralgon) and 62 Ovens St (Wangaratta). • The FTE figure of 945.13 (31 December 2010) was used for this calculation to accurately align the occupancy and energy consumption of the eight DPCD sites. December 2010 FTE data was used instead of June 2011 data as the December 2010 FTE data at these eight sites is more representative of where actual FTE will be following the finalisation of all machinery-of-government accommodation changes. The office space area was 18,453.49m2 (30 June 2011). • No accurate data was available for 111 Armstrong St North, (Ballarat) 56-60 King Street (Bendigo) and Little Malop St (Geelong).

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 172 • Due to machinery-of-government changes data has been used for previous and existing DPCD locations to give the most accurate results. Reporting data excludes Regional Development Victoria (RDV) which is being reported by the Department of Business and Innovation.

In 2009-10:

• Seven sites were reported on: 1 Spring St, 8 Nicholson St, 55 Collins St, 47-51 Queen St (Bendigo) 6 Moorabool St (Geelong), 33 Breed St (Traralgon) and 62 Ovens St (Wangaratta).

Water

Indicator 2009-10 2010-11

Total units of metered water consumed by usage types (kilolitres) 11,744 10,969 Units of metered water consumed in offices per FTE (litres/FTE) 11,900 11,605 Units of metered water consumed in offices per unit of office area (litres/m2) 590 594

Achievements and actions undertaken • Continued behaviour change programs to promote water-saving behaviour. • Continued to monitor water usage and to report back to staff.

Targets In 2010-11, DPCD had an internal target of 560 l/m2 (litres of metered water consumed in offices per unit of office space). While the target was not met (594 l/m2 in 2010-11) the total water consumption per FTE did decrease by 2.5 per cent between 2009-10 and 2010-11.

Explanatory notes In 2010-11:

• Eight sites are reported on: 1 Spring St, 8 Nicholson St, 55 Collins St, 47-51 Queen St (Bendigo), 6 Moorabool St (Geelong), 33 Breed St (Traralgon), 71 Hotham St (Traralgon) and 62 Ovens St (Wangaratta). • The FTE figure of 945.13 (31 December 2010) was used for this calculation to accurately align the occupancy and water consumption of the eight DPCD sites. December 2010 FTE data was used instead of June 2011 data as the December 2010 FTE data at these eight sites is more representative of where actual FTE will be following the finalisation of all machinery-of-government accommodation changes. The office space area was 18,453.49m2 (30 June 2011). • No accurate data was available for 111 Armstrong St North (Ballarat), 56-60 King Street (Bendigo) and Little Malop St (Geelong). Reporting data excludes Regional Development Victoria (RDV) which is being reported on by the Department of Business and Innovation. • Most water consumed is for air-conditioning for premises.

In 2009-10:

• Seven sites were reported on: 1 Spring St, 8 Nicholson St, 55 Collins St, 47-51 Queen St (Bendigo), 6 Moorabool St (Geelong), 33 Breed St (Traralgon) and 62 Ovens St (Wangaratta).

173 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Paper

Indicator 2009-10 2010-11 Total units of copy paper used (reams) 18,972 15,285 Units of copy paper used per FTE (reams/FTE) 17.6 16.7 Percentage of 75-100% recycled content copy paper purchased (%) 84% 84%

Percentage of 50-75% recycled content copy paper purchased (%) 0% 3%

Percentage of 0-50% recycled content copy paper purchased (%) 16% 13%

Achievements and actions undertaken • Overall paper consumption has been reduced at DPCD by almost 20 per cent (15,285 reams in 2010-11, down from 18,972 reams in 2009-10). • A campaign was run at DPCD throughout June 2011 around paper consumption. This publicised the volume of paper the Department uses in average each year and promoted paper saving tips to staff. • Worked with the Department’s stationery provider to block the ordering of paper with less than 75 per cent recycled content. • Promoted electronic records management through DPCD’s eDocs electronic document management system. • The ordering of paper with recycled content remained consistent with 2009-10 levels, but reflects an overall trend away from purchasing paper with zero or very low recycled contents.

Targets In 2010-11, DPCD had an internal target of 16.7 reams/FTE. This target was met (16.7/FTE) and is a five per cent reduction from 2009-10 (17.6/FTE).

Explanatory notes • The data was calculated using the whole of DPCD FTE figures of 912.81 (30 June 2011) and 1077.2 (30 June 2010). Reporting data excludes Regional Development Victoria (RDV) which is being reported on by the Department of Business and Innovation.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 174 Waste production

Indicator 2009-10 2010-11 Total units of waste disposed of by destination (kg) Over 6 sites Over 1 site Landfill (kg) 9,777 5,615 Comingled recycling (kg) 73,697 28,495 Compost (kg) 8,551 5,895

Total (kg) 92,025 40,005

Total units of waste disposed of per FTE by destination (kg/FTE) Landfill (kg/FTE) 9 11 Comingled recycling (kg/FTE) 68 54 Compost (kg/FTE) 8 11 Total (kg/FTE) 85 76 Recycling rate (%) 89% 86% Greenhouse emissions from waste to landfill (T CO2-e) 10 6

Achievements and actions undertaken • The recycling rate remains in excess of 80 per cent as a result of staff awareness campaigns. • Suppliers were required to take back redundant IT equipment and packaging for recycling, reducing the amount of waste generated. • Office furniture and fit-out materials were reused to reduce waste generation throughout the machinery-of- government changes. • A ‘Stationery Freecycle’ collection point was established at 1 Spring Street to minimise waste and reduce stationery ordering. • DPCD participated in recycling schemes to collect batteries, mobile phones, printer cartridges, greetings cards, CD cases and non-confidential CDs, corks and screw tops. • In partnership with the Department of Sustainability and Environment, redundant letterhead paper was converted into notepads. • Staff participated in ‘Clean up Australia’ and two ‘swap’ days.

Targets In 2010-11, DPCD had an internal target of 80.7kg/FTE (kilos of office waste disposed per FTE). This target was met (76kg/FTE in 2010-11) and is an 11 per cent reduction from 2009-10 (85kg/FTE).

Explanatory notes • The recycling rate is based on the amount of waste diverted from landfill through comingled recycling and compost. • Due to budget constraints 2010-11 waste data was based on a waste audit at 1 Spring Street only on 16 February 2011 (representing over 50% of DPCD staff) with an FTE figure of 526.5 (correct in February 2011). • In 2009-10 waste data was based on two separate audits undertaken over six individual sites (1 Spring St, 55 Collins St, 47-51 Queen Street (Bendigo), 6 Moorabool St (Geelong), 33 Breed St (Traralgon) and 62 Ovens St (Wangaratta) representing a figure of 1024 FTE.

175 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Transport

Staff travel modes

Indicator 2009-10 2010-11 Percentage of employees regularly (>75 per cent of work attendance days) using public transport, cycling, walking, or car pooling to and from work or working from home, by locality type

Whole of DPCD (%) 86% 82% CBD (%) No data 92% Metropolitan (%) No data 57% Regional (%) No data 27% Achievements and actions undertaken • More than 80 per cent of DPCD staff continue to travel to work by sustainable transport. • A staff travel survey was conducted to identify the modes of transport used by staff to travel to work. The survey showed similar results to previous years. • The Bicycle User Groups continued to be promoted to all staff. • Staff continued to be informed by the Department’s Environment Representatives about the use of public transport tickets to attend business meetings.

Explanatory notes • The survey was conducted in person across the whole Department by the Environment Representatives in May 2011 and 527 staff responded (58 per cent) compared to 348 (32 per cent) in the 2009-10 staff travel survey, which was undertaken online. • This data was calculated using the whole of DPCD FTE figures of 912.81 (30 June 2011) and 1077.2 (30 June 2010). • The data collection and calculation method for the breakdown by area worked has been revised and so comparisons between 2009-10 and 2010-11 are not possible.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 176 Vehicle fleet Operational vehicles

Indicator 2009-10 2010-11 Total energy consumption by vehicles (MJ) 9,513,094 5,138,556 Total vehicle travel associated with entity operations (km) 3,172,454 2,166,807 Total greenhouse gas emissions from vehicle fleet (t CO2 e) 707 376

Operational fleet vehicles segmented by vehicle type

6 cylinder 4 cylinder vehicles vehicles excluding hybrids Hybrids Indicator 2009-10 2010-11 2009-10 2010-11 2009-10 2010-11 Total energy consumption by vehicles (MJ) 3,113,612 945,824 2,941,428 2,720,901 906,129 1,390,338 Total vehicle travel associated with entity operations (km) 729,960 344,256 955,980 1,034,387 713,614 763,064 Total greenhouse gas emissions from vehicle fleet (t CO2 e) 229 68 220 204 68 104

Active DPCD fleet composition

Indicator 2009-10 2010-11

Total vehicles 150 100% 123 100% 6 cylinder 44 29% 16 13% 4 cylinder (excluding hybrid vehicles) 61 41% 56 46% 4 cylinder (hybrid vehicles) 45 30% 51 41%

Achievements and actions undertaken • Four-cylinder vehicles (including hybrids) made up 87 per cent of the DPCD fleet in 2010-11 compared to 71 per cent in 2009-10. • The use of six-cylinder vehicles was reduced to less than half (13 per cent) in 2010-11 compared to 2009-10 (29 per cent).

Targets DPCD significantly reduced total energy consumption associated with fleet vehicles from 9,513,094 MJ to 5,138,556 MJ through reducing the number of vehicles and increasing the number of four-cylinder and hybrid vehicles within the fleet.

Explanatory notes • Energy consumption, distance travelled and related greenhouse gas emissions are reported for DPCD passenger vehicle use, including all passenger vehicles in the DPCD operated fleet and DPCD usage of Vic Fleet government pool vehicles.

177 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 • Data was obtained from fuel purchase records, lease data for vehicles and Vic Fleet. • Reporting data excludes Regional Development Victoria (RDV) which is being reported on by the Department of Business and Innovation.

Air travel

Indicator 2009-10 2010-11 Total distance travelled by aeroplane (km) 1,342,310 885,965

Achievements and actions undertaken DPCD has successfully reduced the number of kilometres flown by staff by more than 40 per cent between 2009-10 and 2010-11 (from 1,342,310km down to 885,965km).

Explanatory notes DPCD staff air travel (domestic and international) and associated greenhouse gas emissions are reported on using data received from the government travel agents, Qantas Business Travel and FCM Travel Solutions. Greenhouse gas emissions

Indicator 2009-10 2010-11 Total greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy use (t CO2 e)* 1,304 1,160 Total greenhouse gas emissions associated with vehicle fleet (t CO2 e) 707 376 Total greenhouse gas emissions associated with air travel (t CO2 e) 565 234 Total greenhouse gas emissions associated with waste production (t CO2 e) 10 6

Actions undertaken The actions undertaken to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy use, vehicle fleet, air travel and waste, and the respective results, are detailed in the previous sections. Sustainable procurement

DPCD continues to actively promote the purchase of stationery products containing recycled materials.

DPCD continues to incorporate environmental considerations into the decision-making process in relation to the procurement of office accommodation and fit-out, IT equipment and vehicle fleet.

Achievements and actions undertaken • The Department’s stationery provider now only allows staff to order paper with at least 75 per cent recycled content. Staff wishing to order alternative paper must go through the DPCD account manager for stationery. Future actions • Improve the collection of environmental data by participating in the Environmental Data Management System project led by the Department of Sustainability and Environment. • Run a series of six behaviour change campaigns each year to DPCD staff. • Continue to build a network of DPCD environmental representatives to develop and implement behaviour change programs

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 178 Appendix 5 Implementation of the Victorian Industry Participation Policy

In October 2003, the Victorian Parliament passed the Victorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003 which requires public bodies and departments to report on the implementation of the Victorian Industry Participation Policy (VIPP). Departments and public bodies are required to apply VIPP in all tenders over $3 million in metropolitan Melbourne and $1 million in regional Victoria.

Details of projects commenced and completed in 2009-10 to which the VIPP applied are as follows:

FTE Total value of Commenced/ Apprenticeships/ Statement of total VIPP contracts ($) Location Completed Traineeships3 commitments/outcomes4 International Centre 2,500,000 Regional Commenced n/a The percentage of local content of Excellence in to be committed is still to be Water Management - advised. Skill/technology transfer Dookie Infrastructure has been committed through Upgrade - Phase 1 research findings, publications and open days. Wodonga Performing 4,000,000 Regional Commenced 4 83% of local content has been Arts Centre committed. Project management Development skills will be provided to existing and new staff and less experienced members of the team will be afforded opportunities toward higher levels of management responsibility. IT training and skills will also be provided to management members throughout the contract. Bendigo Art Gallery 3,775,000 Regional Commenced n/a 80% of local content has been Upgrade committed. Skill/technology transfer to be committed is still to be advised.

Sustaining Local 2,855,000 Regional Commenced n/a The percentage of local content Ports - Gippsland and skill/technology transfer to be Lakes (2010-11) committed is still to be advised.

Regional Community 7,000,000 Regional Commenced n/a The percentage of local content Health Hub (REACH) and skill/technology transfer to be committed is still to be advised. Australian Paper 2,395,000 Regional Commenced n/a The percentage of local content Maryvale Investment and skill/technology transfer to be Program committed is still to be advised.

Natural Gas Co- 1,250,000 Regional Commenced n/a The percentage of local content Generation Plant and skill/technology transfer to be committed is still to be advised. Gisborne Recycled 1,270,000 Regional Commenced n/a The percentage of local content Water Scheme and skill/technology transfer to be committed is still to be advised.

179 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 FTE Total value of Commenced/ Apprenticeships/ Statement of total VIPP contracts ($) Location Completed Traineeships3 commitments/outcomes4 University of 5,000,000 Regional Commenced n/a The percentage of local content Ballarat Student and skill/technology transfer to be Accommodation committed is still to be advised. Warrnambool 4,800,000 Regional Commenced 6 74% of local content has been Entertainment Centre committed. Skill/technology Redevelopment transfer has been committed Project through the engagement and training of two new and four existing apprentices.

Great Coastal Walks 1,612,546 Regional Commenced 2 74% of local content has been Of East Gippsland committed. Skills transfers have been committed to traditional owners with the development of cultural heritage management knowledge and skills.

Portland Bay Coastal 3,100,000 Regional Commenced n/a The percentage of local content Infrastructure and skill/technology transfer to be committed is still to be advised. Falls Creek All 2,900,000 Regional Completed 0 98% of local content was Seasons Gateway achieved. Skill/technology transfer outcomes achieved include construction work in an alpine environment. Creation of a Discrete 2,000,000 Regional Completed 6 98% of local content was Campus for La achieved. Skills/technology Trobe University in transferred included IT, energy, Shepparton construction labour, wall cladding, cutting & routering. Local Ports Program 1,525,500 Regional Completed 26 100% of local content was - Port Fairy achieved. Skill/technology transfer outcomes achieved include enhancing stone wall rebuilding and timber wharf rebuilding skills. Geelong Technology 6,000,000 Regional Completed 137 70% of local content was Precinct Proof of achieved. Skill/technology Concept Facility transfer outcomes achieved include up-scaling technology, commercialisation and technology transfer strategies, project management, interfacing with industry, improved characterisation and mechanical testing, construction and lamination and metal casting and processing.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 180 FTE Total value of Commenced/ Apprenticeships/ Statement of total VIPP contracts ($) Location Completed Traineeships3 commitments/outcomes4 Wonthaggi State Coal 1,500,000 Regional Completed 8.2 100% of local content was Mine Upgrade achieved. Technology transferred includes insulated panel roofing, recycled rainwater, solar hot water heating, recycled plastic deck planting and mining. Bendigo Chinese 1,600,000 Regional Completed 18 98% of local content was Precinct Project achieved against a target of 90% committed. Skills/technology transferred included electrical, landscaping, concrete, civil and paving labour, irrigation. Local Ports Program 2,361,600 Regional Completed 3 100% of local content was 2008/09 - Gippsland achieved. Skills/technology Lakes transferred includes basic construction.

Leisurelink 2,000,000 Regional Completed 0 94% of local content was Replacement Facility achieved against a target of 95% committed. Skills/ technology transferred included encouragement of the use of the latest technology in achieving safety standards and experience in working with state of the art facility operating systems to ensure public safety and comfort. Callignee Community 3,083,435 Regional Completed 15 100% of local content was Hall Project achieved against a target of 100% committed. The transfer of skills into the local industry was very strong across all the skill sets. Ballarat Regional 1,000,000 Regional Completed 0 41% of local content was Soccer Facility achieved against a target of 34-43.4% committed. Skills/ technology transferred included turf maintenance skills to club volunteers and council curators. St Kilda Saints 8821994.31 Metro- Completed 5 99% of local content was Football Club politan achieved. Skills, particularly in - Belvedere project delivery methodologies Park Reserve and the application of new Development, Seaford technologies, were transferred on the job.

For further information, please refer to the VIPP Annual Report on the Department of Business and Innovation’s website http://www.dbi.vic.gov.au/projects-and-inititatives/victorian-industry-participation-policy

3 Details of FTE Apprenticeships or traineeships committed are contained in the VIPP Plan for each project. VIPP Plans are now required to be submitted with the first payment claim and at the time of publication, most new projects have not yet submitted the first payment claim. 4 Details of total VIPP commitments and outcomes are contained in the VIPP Plan for each project. VIPP Plans are now required to be submitted with the first payment claim and at the time of publication, most new projects have not yet submitted the first payment claim.

181 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Appendix 6 Consultancies Consultancies under $100,000 The Department did not engage any consultancies in 2010-11 where the cost of the engagement was under $100,000 (exclusive of GST). Consultancies over $100,000 The Department did not engage any consultancies in 2010-11 where the cost of the engagement was over $100,000 (exclusive of GST).

Appendix 7 Disclosure of major contracts

The Department of Planning and Community Development did not enter into any major contracts valued at $10 million or more during the year ended 30 June 2010.

Appendix 8 Freedom of information

Victoria’s Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) gives members of the public the right to apply for access to documents held by Ministers, Victorian Government departments, local councils, public hospitals, statutory authorities and most semi-government agencies.

The FOI Act allows people to apply for access to all documents held by an agency. Documents include, but are not limited to, paper and electronic documents, maps, tapes and graphs.

The two main categories of information normally requested under the FOI Act include individuals asking for their personal documents and documents relating to the activities of government.

The FOI Act outlines general categories of information that are exempt. These include information relating to the personal affairs of third parties, information provided in confidence, information that if released might endanger the lives or physical safely of individuals, cabinet documents, commercial-in-confidence information and internal working documents the release of which would be contrary to the public interest.

Decisions are made under the FOI Act by the Secretary of the Department, or in line with arrangements made by the Secretary as required under Sections 26 and 51 of the FOI Act.

Applicants are to be notified of decisions as soon as practicable, but not later than 45 days after the day on which the request was received.

It should be noted that certain documents are destroyed or transferred to the Public Record Office Victoria in accordance with the Public Records Act 1973.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 182 Freedom of information statistics 2010-11

Total FOI requests FOI requests from MPs FOI requests from media FOI requests (other)

70 15 15 40

Total internal reviews Total VCAT reviews

5 3

Making a freedom of information request A request must be made in writing and should be addressed to:

FOI Manager Department of Planning and Community Development GPO 2392V Melbourne VIC 3001

Requests can also be lodged online at: www.foi.vic.gov.au

Telephone enquiries can be made on (03) 9208 3112

An FOI request must be specific enough to allow an agency to identify documents considered relevant to a request. Where the terms of a request are vague, assistance will be provided to applicants to help determine the type of documentation being sought.

During the financial year 2010-11, FOI requests were subject to a $23.90 application fee. The fee may be waived in cases where payment would cause an applicant financial hardship. Where an applicant seeks a waiver of the fee, the request should indicate the grounds on which a waiver is being sought (for example, low income, or holder of a Commonwealth Health Care Card). As of 1 July 2011, and in line with the Monetary Units Act 2004, the application fee increased to $24.40.

Under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and the Freedom of Information (Access Charges) Regulations 2004, access charges are applicable to FOI requests. The charges relate to search time and photocopying.

A summary of the charges are as follows:

Search fees $20.00 per hour or part thereof Copying fees 20 cents per A4 size page for black and white photocopying Other charges – including transcription and colour copying Reasonable costs incurred by the agency

183 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Where can you find out more about FOI? To provide more assistance to FOI applicants, the Department of Justice provides general information about making FOI requests on the FOI website. FOI annual reports from 1998 onwards are also available at this website which is located at www.foi.vic.gov.au. Listings of all agencies where FOI requests can be directed are also provided, as are the contact details of the FOI Officer.

A copy of the FOI Act and Regulations are available free of charge at www.legislation.vic.gov.au. Publicly available information Information is often available publicly, particularly on websites. Before making an FOI request, it is advisable to verify whether the document or information you are seeking to access is already available publicly, or for a fee.

The DPCD website www.dpcd.vic.gov.au provides information regarding all workgroups and business units of the Department. The majority of the Department’s publications are published directly onto the website. Planning The Department is responsible for land-use planning and environment assessment in Victoria. This includes managing the regulatory framework and providing advice on planning policy, urban design and strategic planning, as well as information on land development and forecasting.

There is an extensive amount of information available on the Department’s website. All approved planning scheme amendments can be viewed at Planning Scheme Amendments Online.

For assistance with navigating Planning Scheme Amendments Online or general planning enquiries, please contact Information Victoria on 1300 366 356 (local call cost).

For more detailed information about planning scheme amendments, please contact the relevant DPCD regional office or email [email protected].

The Department also provides online services for access to planning information, forms and news. The Planning Services Directory is a new directory of these services. Heritage Victoria permit applications and Victorian Heritage Database Heritage Victoria permit applications can be viewed online at www.heritage.vic.gov.au.

The Victorian Heritage Database is a fully searchable online database containing information about registered heritage places and objects, including statements of significance, physical descriptions, historical information and photographs.

Heritage Victoria also has the following sites available:

Twitter: http://twitter.com/heritagevic Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritage_victoria/sets/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/vicheritage

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 184 Information Victoria Bookshop The Victorian Government Directory, produced by Information Victoria, details the legislation assigned and administered by Victorian Ministers. Decision-making powers and other powers affecting members of the public can be found in the legislation. The directory is available online at www.vic.gov.au.

The Information Victoria Bookshop is a one-stop shop for Victorian Government and federal legislation, legal kits, Australian Bureau of Statistics data and annual reports. The bookshop also stocks a variety of books and a large selection of maps and other government publications.

For further information call 1300 366 356 (local call cost) or visit the website at www.bookshop.vic.gov.au. Alick Jackomos Library Alick Jackomos (1924–99) was a friend of and advocate for Aboriginal people all his working life. In addition he was an author, raconteur, genealogist and collector of stories and memorabilia. On 20 August 1999, in the presence of Alick’s family and friends, Aboriginal Affairs Victoria’s Resource Centre was renamed the Alick Jackomos Library. More information about the library can be found at www.aboriginalaffairs.vic.gov.au.

Appendix 9 National Competition Policy

In 1995, all Australian Governments (Federal, State and Territory) agreed to review and, where appropriate, reform all existing legislative restrictions on competition.

Under National Competition Policy, the guiding legislative principle is that legislation, including future legislative proposals, should not restrict competition unless it can be demonstrated that the:

• benefits of the restriction to the community as a whole outweigh the costs • objectives of the legislation can only be achieved by restricting competition.

The Department continues to comply with the requirements of the National Competition Policy.

185 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Appendix 10 Compliance with Whistleblower’s Protection Act 2001

The Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 (the Act) commenced operation on 1 January 2002. The purpose of the Act is to encourage and facilitate the making of disclosures of improper conduct by public officers and public bodies. The Act provides protection to whistleblowers who make disclosures in accordance with the Act, and establishes a system for the matters disclosed to be investigated and rectifying action to be taken.

DPCD is committed to the aims and objectives of the Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001. It does not tolerate improper conduct by its employees, officers or members, nor the taking of reprisals against those who come forward to disclose such conduct.

The Department recognises the value of transparency and accountability in its administrative and management practices, and supports the making of disclosures that reveal corrupt conduct, conduct involving a substantial mismanagement of public resources, or conduct involving a substantial risk to public health and safety or the environment.

The Department will take all reasonable steps to protect people who make such disclosures from any detrimental action in reprisal for making the disclosure. The Department will treat the disclosure and any information received in the investigation of a disclosed matter in the strictest of confidence.

The number and types of disclosures made to public bodies during the year are as follows:

2010-11 2009-10 Number Number Public interest disclosures Nil Nil Protected disclosures Nil Nil Disclosures referred during the year by the Department to the Ombudsman for Nil Nil determination as to whether they are public interest disclosures

Disclosed matters referred to the Department by the Ombudsman for investigation Nil Nil Disclosures referred by the Department to the Ombudsman for investigation Nil Nil Investigations taken over from the Department by the Ombudsman Nil Nil Requests made by a whistleblower to the Ombudsman to take over an investigation Nil by the Department Nil Disclosed matters that the Department has declined to investigate Nil Nil Disclosed matters that were substantiated upon investigation and the action taken on Nil Nil completion of the investigation

Recommendations made by the Ombudsman that relate to the Department Nil Nil

To view the full procedure for making disclosures visit www.dpcd.vic.gov.au.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 186 Appendix 11 Compliance with Building Act 1993

Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV) owns and/or controls five recreation camps across Victoria. The SRV camps are operated on a long-term lease arrangement with the Young Men’s Christian Association. Each camp site is comprised of a number of buildings, as outlined in the following table:

Site No. of buildings on site Anglesea Recreation Camp 10 Camp Manyung 23 Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre 10 Lady Northcote Recreation Camp 18 Mount Evelyn Recreation Camp 5

All buildings conform to the building standards applicable at the time of their construction and/or subsequent significant renovation. Certificates of Final Inspection/Occupancy Permits have been issued for all major works undertaken during the year.

The condition of the buildings is reviewed annually by an independent person and a report is prepared detailing any rectification and maintenance works that are required to maintain the buildings to the standard appropriate for their ongoing use.

During the year the Department also completed an annual essential safety measures report to comply with the Building Act 1993 (Building Regulations 2006) Regulations 1209 and 1215 for the camps.

Appendix 12 Compliance with Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006

Under Section 192 of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006, the Secretary must report on the operation of the Act including:

• the exercise and performance by inspectors of their powers, functions and duties under the Act • any complaints received in relation to inspectors • action taken to address those complaints.

The Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 establishes the role of inspectors and makes provision for the appointment of inspectors. The key functions to be carried out by an inspector include:

1. monitoring compliance with the Act 2. investigating suspected offences against the Act 3. directing the conduct of a cultural heritage audit to assess the impact of an activity on Aboriginal cultural heritage 4. issuing and delivering stop orders without formal approval if there are reasonable grounds for believing that Aboriginal cultural heritage is under threat from an activity.

187 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 There are eight inspectors, three of whom are Indigenous, currently authorised under the Act. All are government employees who have successfully completed inspector training and have received ongoing training in relation to the operation of the Act.

In 2010-11 inspectors exercised their powers, functions and duties as set out below:

Section Function/Power Exercised 159(a) Monitoring compliance with the Act 63 onsite meetings or inspections were carried out to monitor compliance with the Act. 159(b) Investigation of suspected offences 22 investigations were carried out or are ongoing. against the Act 159(c) Directing the conduct of cultural heritage Two cultural heritage audits were ordered. audits 159(d) Issuing and delivering stop orders Two stop orders were issued. 159(e) Reporting to the Secretary No reports were required. 166 Power to enter land or premises with the Land or premises were entered with the consent of the occupier consent of the occupier on 19 occasions. 168 Power to enter land or premises open to Land or premises open to the public were entered on nine the public occasions. 169 Power to enter land or premises for a One property was entered for the purposes of a cultural heritage cultural heritage audit audit. 170 Power to search upon entry Search powers on entering land open to the public or with the consent of the occupier were exercised on 16 occasions. 171 Seizure powers on entry without search Seizure powers on entering land open to the public or with the warrant consent of the occupier were exercised on two occasions. 172 Seizure power without consent Seizure powers without consent were exercised on one occasion. 173 Search warrants No search warrants were applied for. 176 Receipts for seized things Two receipts were issued. 177 Security of seized things Seized things were placed in secure storage on two occasions. 178(4) Return of seized objects Investigations showed that several lots of a large collection of seized stone artefacts were not Aboriginal objects. These artefacts were returned.

180 Require the giving of name and address Two persons were required to give their names and addresses.

181 Require the giving of assistance and One person was required to give assistance to enable inspectors information to access Aboriginal objects in display cases. 182 Taking affidavits Four affidavits were taken. 184 Report to be given about entry Two reports were provided. No other reports were required as occupiers were present in all other instances where land or premises were entered with the consent of the occupier.

Complaints in relation to inspectors There have been no complaints received in relation to inspectors.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 188 Appendix 13 Compliance with Local Government Act 1989

Annual Reports 2009-10 Councils and regional library corporations are required to submit annual reports within three months of the end of the financial year or such longer period as the Minister for Local Government may permit in a particular case pursuant to the Local Government Act 1989.

Sections 131(9) and 196(7) of the Act require the Minister for Local Government to report any council or regional library’s failure to submit its annual report within the time allowed.

Councils and regional libraries that were late in submitting their Annual Reports for 2009-10 were:

Councils Regional libraries

Yarriambiack Shire Council Corangamite Yarra Plenty

Budgets 2010-11 Sections 130(6) and 196(7) of the Act require the Minister for Local Government to report any council or regional library’s failure to submit its adopted budget within the time allowed.

Councils and regional libraries that were late in submitting their adopted budgets for 2010- 2011 were:

Councils Regional libraries Colac Otway Shire Council Goulburn Valley Golden Plains Shire Council Greater Shepparton City Council Hindmarsh Shire Council Melton Shire Council Moonee Valley City Council Moyne Shire Council West Wimmera Shire Council Yarra City Council

189 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Appendix 14 Compliance with Planning and Environment Amendment (Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution) Act 2010 The Planning and Environment Amendment (Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution) Act 2010 came into effect on 1 July 2010. Information in relation to the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) may be located on the Growth Areas Authority (GAA) website www.gaa.vic.gov.au.

Under section 45 of the Financial Management Act 1994 and section 201VC of the Planning and Environment Amendment (Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution) Act 2010, the GAA and the Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) are required to report on the operation of the GAIC.

The amount of GAIC triggered and received in the 2010-11 financial year is shown below. The amounts received are paid equally into two funds, the Building New Communities Fund and the Growth Areas Public Transport Fund. These funds are held by, and financially reported on, by the DPCD.

Summary of GAic transactions for the year ended 30 June 2011

Transactions for the year $ Number Outstanding at 30/6/11 $ Number Notes

Total GAIC Receipts 17,245,835 24 n/a n/a 1 Total GAIC deferred 42,464,057 20 41,001,454 19 2 Total Staged Payments 8,899,483 6 6,750,256 6 3 Unpaid GAIC Assessments 5,243,701 2 5,243,701 2 4

Notes to summary of GAIC transactions for the year ended 30 June 2011:

1. The total GAIC receipts by State Revenue Office of $17,245,835 have been paid into the Consolidated Fund as per section 201SZJ of the Planning and Environment Amendment (Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution) Act 2010 (the Act). As at 30 June 2011, an amount of $7,900,000 has been transferred to each of the Building New Communities Fund and the Growth Areas Public Transport Fund (totalling $15,800,000) in accordance with section 201V(2) of the Act.

2. Deferrals arise where on a purchase transaction the person liable to pay the GAIC elects to defer part of the GAIC payment until the next GAIC event. One of the deferral amounts has subsequently been paid, reducing the overall balance outstanding as at 30 June 2011 to be less than the total amount deferred during the year.

3. To date, the Minister for Planning has approved staged payment arrangements in relation to six GAIC matters, with the outstanding amounts to be progressively reduced in accordance with the payment arrangements.

4. This represents GAIC that is due and has not been collected as at 30 June 2011.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 190 The reporting under section 201VC of the Act in relation to the two GAIC funds is as follows:

Building new communities Fund for the year ended 30 June 2011

Opening fund balance Amount paid into the Amount paid out of Balance of the fund as at 1 July 2010 fund for the year the fund for the year as at 30 June 2011 Growth area council $ $ $ $ Casey 0 1,719,019 0 1,719,019 Cardinia 0 0 0 0 Hume 0 3,841,640 0 3,841,640 Melton 0 1,752,136 0 1,752,136 Mitchell 0 116,565 0 116,565 Whittlesea 0 0 0 0 Wyndham 0 470,640 0 470,640 TOTAL $0 $7,900,000 $0 $7,900,000

Growth Areas Public transport Fund for the year ended 30 June 2011

Opening fund balance Amount paid into the Amount paid out of Balance of the fund as at 1 July 2010 fund for the year the fund for the year as at 30 June 2011 Growth area council $ $ $ $ Casey 0 1,719,019 138,375 1,580,644 Cardinia 0 0 0 0 Hume 0 3,841,640 309,910 3,531,730 Melton 0 1,752,136 141,564 1,610,572 Mitchell 0 116,565 9,565 107,000 Whittlesea 0 0 0 0 Wyndham 0 470,640 38,260 432,380 TOTAL $0 $7,900.000 $637,674* $7,262,326

*This amount of $637,674 net of GST (represents a gross payment of $701,442 including GST, less the refundable portion of $63,767) has been accrued and is to be paid to the State Revenue Office in accordance with section 201VA(c) of the Act.

GAIC works in kind The GAIC works in kind legislative amendments were gazetted on 29 June 2011. There were no GAIC works in kind agreements in place as at 30 June 2011.

191 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Appendix 15 Legislative changes and new regulations

New or Amending Acts for the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Aboriginal Heritage Amendment 2011 New or Amending Acts for the Minister for Local Government Local Government and Planning Legislation Amendment 20105

5 Amendments relate to portfolio responsibilities of both Local Government and Planning New or Amending Acts for the Minister for Planning Local Government and Planning Legislation Amendment 2010 Building Amendment 2011 Planning and Environment Amendment (Growth Area Infrastructure Contribution) 2011 Victorian Urban Development Authority Amendment (Urban Renewal Authority Victoria) 20 11 New or Amending Acts for the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Shrine of Remembrance Amendment 2011 New or Amending Acts for the Minister for Regional and Rural Development Regional Growth Fund 2011 New regulations for the Minister for Local Government Library Purposes Trusts Regulations 2010 Local Government (General) Amendment Regulations 2010 Local Government (General) Amendment Regulations 2011 Subordinate Legislation (City of Melbourne (Elections) Regulations 2001) Extension of Regulations 2011 New regulations for the Minister for Planning Heritage (Infringement Notice) Amendment Regulations 2010 Residential Tenancies (Caravan and Moveable Dwellings Registration and Standards) Amendment Regulations 2010 Residential Tenancies (Caravan and Moveable Dwellings Registration and Standards) Further Amendment Regulations 2010 Building Amendment Regulations 2011 Building Amendment (Bushfire Safety) Regulations 2010 Building Amendment (Private Bushfire Shelter Construction) Regulations 2011 Plumbing Amendment Regulations 2011 Plumbing Further Amendment Regulations 2011 Residential Tenancies (Caravan and Moveable Dwellings Registration and Standards) Amendment Regulations 2011 Building Amendment (Fees) Regulations 2011 Plumbing Amendment (Fees) Regulations 2011

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 192 Appendix 16 Additional departmental information available on request

In compliance with the requirements of the Standing Directions of the Minister for Finance, details in respect of the items listed below have been retained by the Department and are available to the relevant Ministers, Members of Parliament and the public on request (subject to the freedom of information requirements, if applicable):

(a) A statement that declarations of pecuniary interests have been duly completed by all relevant officers of the Department. (b) Details of shares held by senior officers as nominee or held beneficially in a statutory authority or subsidiary. (c) Details of publications produced by the Department about the activities of the Department and where they can be obtained. (d) Details of changes in prices, fees, charges, rates and levies charged by the Department for its services, including services that are administered. (e) Details of any major external reviews carried out in respect of the operation of the Department. (f) Details of any other research and development activities undertaken by the Department that are not otherwise covered either in the report of operations or in a document which contains the financial statement and report of operations. (g) Details of overseas visits undertaken including a summary of the objectives and outcomes of each visit. (h) Details of major promotional, public relations and marketing activities undertaken by the Department to develop community awareness of the services provided by the Department. (i) Details of assessments and measures undertaken to improve the occupational health and safety of employees, not otherwise detailed in the report of operations. (j) A general statement on industrial relations within the Department and details of time lost through industrial accidents and disputes, which are not otherwise detailed in the report of operations. (k) A list of major committees sponsored by the Department, the purposes of each committee and the extent to which the purposes have been achieved.

To access any of the requested information listed above, please send a written request (including email) to:

Director, Corporate Strategy 1 Spring St GPO 2392V Melbourne VIC 3000

Phone: (03) 9208 3718 Email: [email protected]

193 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Contacts

Department of Planning and Communities 1 Spring Street Melbourne 3000

8 Nicholson Street East Melbourne 3002

Telephone: (03) 9208 3333 Web: www.dpcd.vic.gov.au

Regional contacts

Regional services Barwon South West Julian Hill Robert Byrne Executive Director Acting Regional Director Level 13, 1 Spring Street 69-71 Moorabool Street Melbourne 3000 Geelong 3220 Telephone: (03) 9208 3681 Telephone: (03) 5223 2104 Facsimile: (03) 9208 3646 Facsimile: (03) 5229 9503

Metropolitan Melbourne Hume Andrew Wear Angela Verde Regional Director Regional Director Level 9, 8 Nicholson Street Wangaratta Government Centre East Melbourne 3002 First Floor, 62 Ovens Street Telephone: (03) 9937 0583 Wangaratta 3677 Facsimile: (03) 9937 0599 Telephone: (03) 5722 7102 Facsimile: (03) 5722 7109 Gippsland Loddon Mallee Julie Hocking Acting Regional Director Richard Milne Victorian Business Centre Regional Director 33 Breed Street 56-60 King Street Traralgon 3844 Bendigo 3550 Telephone: (03) 5116 7327 Telephone: (03) 4433 8012 Facsimile: (03) 5175 0324 Facsimile: (03) 4433 8099

Grampians Keith Jackson Regional Director 111 Armstrong Street North Ballarat 3350 Telephone: (03) 5327 2828 Facsimile: (03) 5327 2830

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 194 Disclosure index

Legislation Requirement Page

Ministerial directions Report of operations – Financial reporting direction (FRD) guidance Charter and purpose FRD 22B Manner of establishment and the relevant Ministers 9 FRD 22B Objectives, functions, powers and dutiess 7-8 FRD 22B Nature and range of services provided 13-16

Management and structure FRD 22B Organisational structure 7,11-12

Financial and other information FRD 8B Budget portfolio outcomes 116 FRD 10 Disclosure Index 195-196 FRD 12A Disclosure of major contracts 182 FRD 15B Executive officer disclosures 167-168 FRD 22B, SD 4.2(k) Operational and budgetary objectives and performance against 19-42 objectives FRD 22B Employment and conduct principles 165 FRD 22B Occupational health and safety policy 169 FRD 22B Summary of financial results for the year 44 FRD 22B Significant changes in financial position during the year 44 FRD 22B Major changes or factors affecting performance 44-45 FRD 22B Subsequent events 112 FRD 22B Application and operation of Freedom of Information Act 182-185 FRD 22B Compliance with building and maintenance provisions of Building Act 1993 187 FRD 22B Statement on National Competition Policy 185 FRD 22B Application and operation of the Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 186 FRD 22B Details of consultancies over $100 000 182 FRD 22B Details of consultancies under $100 000 182 FRD 22B Statement of availability of other information 193 FRD 24C Reporting of office-based environmental impacts 172-178 FRD 25 Victorian Industry Participation Policy disclosures 179-181 FRD 22B, 29 Workforce data disclosures 165-166 SD 4.5.5 Risk management compliance attestation 164 SD 4.2(g) General information requirements contents SD 4.2(j) Sign-off requirements 2, 113

195 DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Legislation Requirement Page

Ministerial directions Report of operations – Financial reporting direction (FRD) guidance Financial statements required under Part 7 of the FMA SD4.2(a) Statement of changes in equity 49, 118 SD4.2(b) Operating statement 47, 116 SD4.2(b) Balance sheet 48, 117 SD4.2(b) Cash flow statement 50, 119

Other requirements under Standing Direction 4.2 SD4.2(a) Compliance with Australian accounting standards and other 52 authoritative pronouncements SD4.2(a) Statement of compliance 52 SD4.2(d) Rounding of amounts 64 SD4.2(c) Accountable officer’s declaration 113

Other disclosures as required by FRDs in notes to the financial statements FRD 9A Departmental disclosure of administrated assets and liabilities 73 FRD 13 Disclosure of parliamentary appropriations 107 FRD 21A Responsible person and executive officer disclosures 110 FRD 103D Non-current physical assets 85 FRD 104 Foreign currency 102 FRD 106 Impairment of assets 59 FRD 109 Intangible assets 89 FRD 110 Cash flow statements 50, 105, 119 FRD 112A Defined benefit superannuation 55 FRD 114A Financial instruments- General government entities and public 57, 96 non-financial corporations FRD 119 Contributions by owners 63

Legislation Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 187-188 Building Act 1983 187 Disability Act 2006 17-18 Financial Management Act 1994 113 Freedom of Information Act 1982 182-185 Local Government Act 1989 189 Multicultural Victoria Act 2004 17-18 Planning and Environment Amendment (Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution) Act 2010 190-191 Victorian Industry Participation Policy Act 2003 179-181 Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 186

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 196

Contents

Section Page

1. Declaration of pecuniary interest 2 2. Shares held by senior officers in a public entity or subsidiary 2 3. Details of DPCD publications 2 4. Changes in prices, fees, charges, rates and levies for the financial 4 year 5. Major external reviews 5 6. Major research and development activities 5 7. Details of overseas visits undertaken 6 8. Major promotional, public relations and marketing activities 10 undertaken by DPCD 9. Occupational health and safety 11 10. Industrial relations 12 11. Details of major committees sponsored by DPCD 13

1. Declaration of pecuniary interest Declaration : Declarations of pecuniary interests have been duly completed by all relevant officers.

2. Shares held by senior officers in a public entity or subsidiary Declaration: No shares are held by a senior officer as nominee or held beneficially in a statutory authority or subsidiary.

3. Details of DPCD publications

Business Publication Date Formats How to obtain Type unit name published available publication Aboriginal Aboriginal Oct 2010 Guidelines PDF and www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Affairs Inclusion Word John Templeman Taskforce Framework online/limit (03) 9208 3039 ed hardcopy Aboriginal Victorian Jun 2011 Report PDF and www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Affairs Government Word John Templeman Taskforce Indigenous online/limit (03) 9208 3039 Affairs Report ed 2009-10 hardcopy Aboriginal Victorian May 2011 Brochure Hard copy Maria Pizzi Affairs Aboriginal (03) 9208 3280 Victoria Heritage Council Strategic Plan 2011-2014 Aboriginal VOICE - Stories Jul 2010 Newsletter PDF and www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Affairs from Victoria's Word Anatoly Sawenko Victoria Local Indigenous online, (03) 9208 3257 Networks Hardcopy Aboriginal VOICE - Stories Feb 2011 Newsletter PDF and www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Affairs from Victoria's Word Anatoly Sawenko Victoria Local Indigenous online, (03) 9208 3257 Networks Hardcopy Aboriginal The Wayaperri Mar 2011 Information PDF and www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Affairs Aboriginal Sheet Word Ginette Anile Victoria Participation on online, (03) 9208 3546 Boards Register Hardcopy Fact Sheets Community A Guide to Sept 2010 Guide/report PDF and www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Development Delivering Word Jenny Vizec Community online, (03) 9208 3660 Precincts Hardcopy

Community A Guide to Sept 2010 Guide/report PDF and www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Development Governing Word Jenny Vizec Shared online, (03) 9208 3660 Community Hardcopy Facilities Gippsland Planning for Jun 2011 Guidelines PDF online http://planningschemes.d Regional French Island, pcd.vic.gov.au/frenchislan Team Sandstone Island d/UsersGuide(Feb2011). and Elizabeth pdf Island: A User's Alan Freitag Guide (03) 5172 2530

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Additional Information Available on Request Page 2 of 18 Business Publication Date Formats How to obtain Type unit name published available publication Veterans’ Victorian Sept 2010 Annual Hardcopy Patricia Pollard Unit Veterans Council Report 9935 3037 Annual Report 2009-10 Veterans’ Restoring Oct 2010 Guidelines PDF www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Unit Community War online, Patricia Pollard Memorial Grants Hardcopy (03) 9935 3037 Program 2010-11 Veterans’ Victorian Jul 2010 Guidelines PDF www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Unit Veterans Council online, Patricia Pollard Grants Program Hardcopy (03) 9935 3037 2010-2011 Regional Regional Sep 2010 Report PDF and www.rdv.vic.gov.au Development Development Word Victoria Victoria 2009-10 online, Annual Report Hardcopy Regional An Evaluation of Sep 2010 Report PDF Online www.rdv.vic.gov.au Development Regional Aviation Victoria Developments under the Regional Infrastructure Development Fund Urban Urban Design Jan 2011 Program PDF and www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Development Training Program Booklet Word Amanda Millis 2011 online, (03) 9094 8405 Hardcopy Urban Ringwood Jun 2011 Newsletter Hardcopy www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Development Activities Area Bianca Stewart Community (03) 9094 8487 Newsletter June 2011 Urban Footscray Oct 2010 Booklet Hardcopy Fiona de Preu Development (03) 9094 8451 Urban Communicating May 2011 Booklet PDF and www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Development Data with Colour Word Marcia McLennan online, (03) 9094 8417 Hardcopy Urban McNab Avenue Oct 2010 Fact Sheet PDF and www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Development Fact Sheet Word Katrina Hanrahan online, (03) 9094 8439 Hardcopy Urban Geelong Fact Sep 2010 Fact Sheet PDF and www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Development Sheet Word Diana Nelson online, (03) 9094 8440 Hardcopy Urban Geelong Transit Sep 2010 Fact Sheet PDF and www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Development City E-Bulletin Word Fiona de Preu online 9094 8451 Urban Planning for Sep 2010 Discussion PDF and www.hume.vic.gov.au Development Broadmeadows - Paper Word Anna Wallace Emerging online, (03) 9094 8448 Strategic Hardcopy Directions

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Additional Information Available on Request Page 3 of 18 Business Publication Date Formats How to obtain Type unit name published available publication Urban Planning for Sep 2010 Fact Sheet PDF and www.hume.vic.gov.au Development Broadmeadows - Word Anna Wallace Emerging online, 9094 8448 Strategic Hardcopy Directions Summary Urban Good Design Oct 2010 Fact Sheet PDF and www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Development Case Studies - Word Larry Parsons Woodstock St, online, (03) 9094 8401 Balaclava Hardcopy Urban Good Design Oct 2010 Fact Sheet PDF and www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Development Case Studies - Word Larry Parsons Wynnstay Rd, online, (03) 9094 8401 Prahran Hardcopy Urban Good Design Oct 2010 Fact Sheet PDF and www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Development Case Studies - Word Larry Parsons Napier St online, (03) 9094 8401 Housing, Fitzroy Hardcopy Urban Good Design Oct 2010 Fact Sheet PDF and www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Development Case Studies - Word Larry Parsons La Terrazza, online, (03) 9094 8401 Elgin St, Carlton Hardcopy Urban Good Design Oct 2010 Fact Sheet PDF and www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Development Case Studies - Word Larry Parsons Abito Fitzroy, online, (03) 9094 8401 Victoria St, Hardcopy Fitzroy Urban Good Design Oct 2010 Fact Sheet PDF and www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Development Case Studies - Word Larry Parsons Edgewater online, (03) 9094 8401 Apartments, Hardcopy Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong Urban Good Design Oct 2010 Fact Sheet PDF and www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Development Case Studies - Word Larry Parsons Barry St, Carlton online, (03) 9094 8401 Hardcopy Urban Good Design Oct 2010 Fact Sheet PDF and www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Development Case Studies - Word Larry Parsons Foy and Gibson, online, (03) 9094 8401 Oxford St, Hardcopy Collingwood Urban Good Design Oct 2010 Fact Sheet PDF and www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Development Case Studies - Word Larry Parsons Former Cable online, (03) 9094 8401 Trainway Engine Hardcopy House, Abbotsford St, North Melbourne Urban Good Design Oct 2010 Fact Sheet PDF and www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Development Case Studies - Word Larry Parsons Cecil St, Fitzroy online, (03) 9094 8401 Hardcopy Urban Good Design Oct 2010 Fact Sheet PDF and www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Development Case Studies - Word Larry Parsons Kay St, Carlton online, (03) 9094 8401 Hardcopy

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Additional Information Available on Request Page 4 of 18 Business Publication Date Formats How to obtain Type unit name published available publication Urban Good Design Oct 2010 Fact Sheet PDF and www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Development Case Studies - Word Larry Parsons Wrights Terrace, online, (03) 9094 8401 Prahran Hardcopy Urban Footscray Oct 2010 Fact Sheet PDF and www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Development Community Word Martina Johnson Bulletin online, (03) 9094 8443 Hardcopy Statutory PLANET Jan 2011 Program PDF and www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Planning (PLAnning Booklet Word Judita Mieldazy Systems NETwork) 2011 online, (03) 9452 5236 Reform Hardcopy Statutory Planning Permit Jan 2011 Report PDF www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Planning Activity Report online, Susan Brown Systems 2009-2010 Hardcopy (03) 9947 1237 Reform Heritage Heritage Council Sep 2010 Annual PDF online www.heritage.vic.gov.au Victoria Annual Report Report 2009-10 Heritage Victorian Stucco Feb 2011 Conference PDF and www.heritage.vic.gov.au Victoria Papers Word online Heritage Making it May 2011 Program PDF and www.heritage.vic.gov.au Victoria Happen: Booklet Word protecting cultural online landscapes forum Heritage Framework of Jun 2011 Information PDF online www.heritage.vic.gov.au Victoria Historical Sheet Themes overview Corporate Department of Sept 2010 Annual PDF and www.dpcd.vic.gov.au Strategy Planning and Report Word Mika Tanaka-King Community online/limit (03) 9208 3760 Development ed Annual Report hardcopy 2009-10

4. Changes in prices, fees, charges, rates and levies charged for the financial year

There were no changes in prices, fees, charges, rates and levies charged by DPCD in 2010-11.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Additional Information Available on Request Page 5 of 18 5. Major external reviews

Workgroup Business Major Review Conducted Purpose Completed Unit by Community Community Local Community Victorian The audit examined Tabled in Development Development Transport Auditor- whether the TCP is being Parliament and Regional Services: the General's managed effectively by in March Delivery Transport Office assessing the extent to 2011 Connections which effective Program (TCP) partnerships between stakeholders were achieved and appropriate solutions to local community needs were delivered. It examined planning for and oversight of the TCP as well as four projects managed by the City of Greater Geelong, Macedon Ranges Shire Council, UnitingCare Ballarat and Wellington Shire Council. Planning and Urban Revitalising Victorian To determine whether the Tabled in Local Development Central Auditor- RCD initiative is being Parliament Government Dandenong General’s managed effectively by in May (RCD) Office assessing whether: 2011 Performance • the governance Audit arrangements for the RCD initiative support effective project delivery and cross- government coordination • the RCD initiative is progressively achieving the intended outcomes.

6. Major research and development activities

The Department did not conduct any major research or development activities (costing the Department more than $100,000) in 2010-11.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Additional Information Available on Request Page 6 of 18 7. Details of overseas visits undertaken Please note: the visits listed include only those undertaken by DPCD officers (not including Ministers and their staff) that were funded by the Department in 2010-11.

Workgroup Business Unit Position Destination(s) Objectives Outcomes Corporate Corporate Manager, India To participate in the Metropolis Indian The strategy to engage Indian cities Services Strategy International Mission to engage Indian cities in in Metropolis activities was Affairs Metropolis activities. successfully implemented. Planning and Deputy Deputy Spain To attend Metropolis statutory The Deputy Secretary represented Local Secretary’s Secretary, meetings. the Minister for Planning and the Government office Planning and Secretary as part of ongoing Local commitments as members of the Government executive, board of directors, and the home of the Metropolis offices for the Asia-Pacific Region. Planning and Planning Policy A/Executive Canada, USA To attend the Global Greenbelts The Global Greenbelts Conference Local and Reform Director Conference in Toronto and to provided insight into the value that Government Planning Policy participate in a USA Study Tour on green areas represent, and an & Reform Tradeable Development Rights. agreement was made that areas with Greenbelts would continue to work together and exchange learnings via an established informal network.

The Tradeable Development Rights Study Tour provided valuable learnings for managing development in areas similar to those of the Melbourne hinterland. Planning and Urban Project Director, United Kingdom To expand on urban development Shared learning within DPCD and Local Development Central Activities learning and experience. other agencies. Government Areas Planning and Urban Director, Urban United Kingdom To expand on urban development Shared learning within DPCD and Local Development Development learning and experience other agencies. Government

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Additional Information Available on Request Page 7 of 18 Sport and Major Projects Senior Project Qatar To share information about the Asian The trip provided valuable insight Recreation Manager Football Confederation (AFC) Asian into the planning and operational and Cup Tournament, discuss plans for the requirements of hosting an Asian Veterans’ 2015 tournament in Australia and to Cup which will assist Victoria in Affairs build working relationships with hosting the tournament in 2015. relevant stakeholders (the AFC, Qatar Local Organising Committee, Football Federation Australia and other government representatives). Sport and Major Projects Project United Kingdom, To visit facilities comparable to those Extensive back-of-house tours of Recreation Coordinator- France being developed at Melbourne Park for leading sporting and entertainment and Special Projects the purpose of informing future design. facilities provided detailed Veterans’ knowledge of the infrastructure Affairs needs and expectations of major sport and entertainment hirers. The information will be used in designing the scope and technical requirements of the Melbourne Park Redevelopment. Sport and Veterans’ Unit Manager, Spirit Turkey, Belgium, To administer the Spirit of ANZAC The 2011 Study Tour was Recreation of ANZAC France Prize 2010-2011. successfully accomplished. and Competition Veterans’ Affairs Sport and Veterans’ Unit Executive France, Belgium, To assist the Deputy Premier in the The Victorian Government was Recreation Director, People United Kingdom dedication of the Fromelles Military represented at the dedication of the and and Cemetery and to attend meetings with Fromelles Military Cemetery. Veterans’ Communities UK Government and Organisation for Information from the UK Affairs Economic Co-operation and Government and OECD provided Development (OECD) officials. valuable knowledge around policy and program development for seniors, young people and people with a disability.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Additional Information Available on Request Page 8 of 18 Strategic Spatial Analysis Manager, Denmark To attend the 2010 PLUREL (Peri- The conference was held as a wrap- Policy and and Research Sustainability urban Land Use Relationships) project up activity of the sixth European Executive Analysis Conference on Managing the Urban Union framework program for Services Rural Interface Research and Technological Development. The four-year program produced a synthesis report, Peri-Urbanisation in Europe: Toward European Policies to sustain Urban-Rural Futures . Strategic Strategic Policy, Executive Brazil, Argentina To participate and present at the 2011 Participation included the delivery of Policy and Research and Director, International Conference of Innovative a presentation on "Melbourne as an Executive Forecasting Strategic Policy, Cities. Innovative City". The conference Services Research and was very successful in bringing Forecasting presenters from around the globe to share experiences and ideas with the cities of Central and South America who are challenged by their democratic processes and rapid growth. Strategic Policy and Senior Policy United Kingdom, To give a presentation to the European Meetings with academics from the Policy and Strategy Officer France, Belgium Commission's European Week of London School of Economics and Executive regions and cities about Victorian Newcastle University, the UK Services approaches to urban and regional Government and the Organisation development and to deepen and for Economic Co-operation and expand on personal and departmental Development provided an overview knowledge and understanding of of developments in England and capital city strategic planning and links Europe regarding capital city between regional and metropolitan strategic planning and links between centres. regional and metropolitan centres, which has provided important background material for work on the Metropolitan Planning Strategy. On returning, presentations were made to colleagues, including to the Secretary, on the information obtained in meetings with policy thinkers in the UK and Europe.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Additional Information Available on Request Page 9 of 18 8. Major promotional, public relations and marketing activities undertaken by the Department

Workgroup Major promotional, Purpose What was included Cost public relations or in the promotional, marketing activity public relations or marketing activity? Regional An integrated An integrated advertising • television $3.2million Development advertising campaign campaign for the Blueprint for commercials Victoria for Ready for Regional Victoria was launched • print advertising Tomorrow: A on Sunday 8 August and • online advertising Blueprint for Regional continued until 16 October 2010. and Rural Victoria . The purpose of the advertising campaign was to: • Raise awareness of the (then) Victorian Government’s plan to ensure that Regional Victoria continues to thrive with more employment, education and business opportunities; • Advise regional residents and businesses how the outcomes of the Blueprint will affect them and their specific community, and • Encourage regional Victorians and regional Victorian businesses to learn more about the initiatives in the Blueprint.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Additional Information Available on Request Page 10 of 18 9. Occupational health and safety

Occupational health and safety DPCD continued its commitment to maximise the health and wellbeing of its staff and to comply with occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements. A key initiative was to bring in-house the OHS and wellbeing function, which was up to November 2010 managed through the shared human resource service provided by the Department of Transport. Other activities included: • mandatory training for all managers/supervisors and executive officers • gap analysis of DPCD OHS policies and procedures, specifically to address the proposed federal harmonisation legislation • development of a three-year OHS Strategic Plan 2011-2013 • an e-Learn compulsory induction OHS module for new staff is assessed and reviewed for continual improvement of the OHS induction module • “Working Together with Respect and Harmony” and “Living Our Values” online training has been developed.

First aid The Department has a total of 32 first aid officers trained at the Apply First Aid (AFA) level, including the use of defibrillator machines. In addition, all First Aid Officers completed their mandatory annual CPR training and mental health training.

Assessments and measures undertaken to improve the OHS and wellbeing of employees includes: • ergonomic assessments – 226 assessments were provided to departmental staff largely as a response to office relocations following machinery-of-government changes • influenza and swine flu vaccinations – 336 vaccinations were administered to staff • a total of 84 staff utilised the WorkHealth checks • health and wellbeing presentations on Emotional Intelligence Awareness and Back Care • health and wellbeing activities included health and posture evaluations, bone density testing and skin checks.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee meet quarterly to discuss health and wellbeing initiatives and other OHS-related issues. There are currently 25 Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and eight Deputy Representatives across DPCD.

In 2010-11 there was a review of the governance structure of the Health Safety and Wellbeing Committee to identify changes required to achieve compliance with the Federal Model Work Health and Safety Act to be implemented in 2012.

2010-11 Incidents and WorkCover data • 45 incident reports were received, with no increase from the previous year • eight WorkCover claims were received in 2010-11, three of which were accepted as standard claims • No days were lost as a result of injuries compensable under the Accident Compensation Act 1985 .

OHS management measures The Department has published details of the Department’s performance against OHS management measures in the 2010-11 Annual Report on pages 170-171.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Additional Information Available on Request Page 11 of 18 10. Industrial relations

The Department has a comprehensive set of human resource organisational policies that complement the employee entitlements contained in the Victorian Public Service Agreement (2006) extended and varied. These policies cover management of unsatisfactory performance, misconduct, discipline and grievance review procedures. During the previous year, no industrial disputes occurred that resulted in lost time worked.

Industrial relations issue Time lost Industrial accidents Nil Industrial disputes Nil

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Additional Information Available on Request Page 12 of 18 11. Details of major committees sponsored by the Department

Workgroup Business unit Name of committee Purpose Extent of purpose achieved

- Aboriginal Secretaries' Group on To lead the development and implementation of The Group has an ongoing role in accordance with Affairs Aboriginal Affairs co-ordinated whole-of-government strategies the Victorian Indigenous Affairs Framework. Taskforce and actions and provide advice on appropriate investment to close the gap in outcomes for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Victorians. - Aboriginal Senior Officers' Group on To support the work of the Secretaries' Group The Group has an ongoing role in accordance with Affairs Aboriginal Affairs on Aboriginal Affairs. the Victorian Indigenous Affairs Framework. Taskforce Community Aboriginal Indigenous Family To enable the government and Indigenous The Forum has overseen the development of the Development Affairs Victoria Violence Partnership communities to address and develop policy Indigenous Family Violence 10-Year Plan 'Strong and Regional Forum regarding Indigenous family violence in a Culture, Strong Peoples, Strong Families: Towards Delivery community-led partnership with whole of the a safer future for Indigenous families and Victorian Government. The Forum includes communities'. Launched in June 2008, the Plan representatives from the 10 Indigenous Family provides a direction for services that address Violence Regional Action Groups, relevant Indigenous family violence in the short, medium and Indigenous community organisations and key long term. state and federal government departments and agencies. This provides community members The Forum has developed an implementation plan with access to key decision-makers across and is currently finalising the Indigenous Primary government. Prevention Framework, as well as progressing the Cultural Respect Guidelines for Family Violence Services and an Evaluation Framework.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Additional Information Available on Request Page 13 of 18 Workgroup Business unit Name of committee Purpose Extent of purpose achieved

Community Aboriginal Victorian Aboriginal The Council was established in 2006 as the first The Council met nine times in the year ended 30 Development Affairs Victoria Heritage Council statutory decision making body made up entirely June 2011. During 2010-11, the Council made 10 and Regional of Victorian Traditional Owners. Its functions are decisions regarding applications for registration of Delivery set out in the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (Vic) Aboriginal parties, including extending the area for and are summarised as follows: which Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal • Providing advice to the Minister for Aboriginal Corporation is the registered Aboriginal party Affairs about a wide range of matters relating to following their successful native title claim. The the protection of Aboriginal cultural heritage in Council developed a new Strategic Plan for the Victoria. period 2011-2014 and in conjunction with other • Developing measures to promote community stakeholders, contributed to the development of the awareness and understanding of Aboriginal Right People for Country Project Committee report cultural heritage. published in March 2011. • Making decisions regarding registration of Aboriginal parties. Community Aboriginal Premier’s Aboriginal The Premier's Aboriginal Advisory Council The Council met once in 2010-11 and considered a Development Affairs Victoria Advisory Council (PAAC) provided the previous Victorian range of priority issues for Victoria's Aboriginal and Regional Government with high level policy advice on community. In addition Indigenous members of the Delivery Indigenous policy and issues affecting Council met once to consider Government policy Indigenous Victorians. PAAC provided an and discuss priority issues. The term of appointment opportunity for Victoria’s Aboriginal community of Indigenous PAAC members expired on 31 to engage with the State Government at its most December 2010. The future of PAAC, or a similar senior levels, with the Premier, Deputy Premier structure, is subject to the current review of the and the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs being Victorian Indigenous Affairs Framework to be members of the Council. completed in 2011-12. Planning and Housing and Inter-departmental To develop recommendations for the Advice and options are under development. Local Building Policy Committee on Domestic Government in relation to the enhancement of Government Building Consumer the domestic building consumer protection Protection framework.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Additional Information Available on Request Page 14 of 18 Workgroup Business unit Name of committee Purpose Extent of purpose achieved

Planning and Statutory The Victorian Planning To investigate and recommend ways to improve The Committee was formally established in June Local Planning and System Ministerial the planning system, including the legislative 2011 and will commence its review of the planning Government Systems Advisory Committee. base and structure planning. system throughout the 2011-12 financial year. Reform Planning and Urban Central Activities Districts To provide overall program oversight and One meeting was held in August 2010. The group's Local Development and Development Projects strategic direction and to ensure significantly terms of reference are currently being reviewed. Government Executive Management enhanced buy-in from across government. The Group (CAD EMG) CAD EMG has focused on seven priority centres – Box Hill, Broadmeadows, Dandenong, Footscray, Frankston, Ringwood and Central Geelong – overseeing delivery of the work program, ensuring a coordinated cross governmental approach to delivery and establishing a medium to long term work program. Regional Regional Regional Development Under the Regional Development Victoria Act RDAC will be replaced by the Regional Policy Development Development Advisory Committee 2002 RDAC's role was to: Advisory Committee (RPAC) in 2011-12. Victoria Victoria (RDAC) • Advise the Minister generally about matters relating to economic and community development in rural and regional Victoria as well as about any particular matters referred to the Committee by the Minister • Support the Minister in promoting rural and regional Victoria as a place to invest, work and live in. Regional Regional Regional Infrastructure To consider and make recommendations to the The Government publicly committed $41,398,131 Development Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) Minister for Regional and Rural Development towards regional infrastructure projects in 2010-11. Victoria Development Inter-departmental regarding project applications received for the Committee RIDF.

DPCD Annual Report 2010-11 Additional Information Available on Request Page 15 of 18 Workgroup Business unit Name of committee Purpose Extent of purpose achieved

Sport and Veterans’ Unit Victorian Veterans Council To develop better understanding among All objectives were met. Recreation Victorians of veterans’ service and sacrifice and and to promote: Veterans’ • veterans' wellbeing Affairs • the commemoration of those who have died in the performance of service or duty • the values associated with the spirit of ANZAC • cooperation and collaboration across the veteran community.

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